Computational Modelling: PhD Studentship 1249 views

Established in 2003, Queensland Brain Institute is world’s leading neuroscience research institutes, is located on the St Lucia campus of UQ. It houses more than 450 students & staffs, including more than 40 groups working across various fields. The organization common key aim is to recognize the basic mechanisms that regulate brain development and function in health and disease. The position is available in the field of Computational Modelling.

The role

Advanced computational tools are required to quantify the dynamics of single molecules from Super-resolution imaging techniques experiments, and computational models are essential to link single molecule dynamics to neuronal functions such as synaptic transmission. The selected applicant will develop new computational tools and models to infer critical biological insights from the super-resolution imaging experiments. The candidate will join the established groups of Professor Geoffrey Goodhill and Professor Frederic Meunier at the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of Queensland. He/she will work with an interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, physicists, engineers and experimental neuroscientists. To know more about the groups and its leaders, Professor Geoff Goodhill and Professor Frederic Meunier, please go to the following links:

Subject areas:

Computational Modelling

Qualifications:

Applications are invited from excellent & enthusiastic graduates ideally with a background in mathematics, physics or engineering. Candidates will have and should be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent. Some expertise in is required. Previous would be helpful.

Applicants must fulfill the PhD admission criteria for the University of Queensland, including English language requirements, and demonstrate excellent capacity and potential for research. Demonstration of research ability through publication output in peer reviewed international journals is desirable.

• First Class Honors degree or equivalent
• Expertise in computer programming
• Experience in modeling biological systems
• publication in peer reviewed journals (desirable)

How to apply:

Please email Professor Goodhill directly and supply the following documentation:.

The file must include:

• Cover letter
• Complete Tertiary Academic Records (with grades/GPA scores, and official grading scale details),
• Academic Resume/CV

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