Ph.D. Scholarship, Computational Biophysics, Australia

PhD Scholarship, $27,000 p.a. stipend.

Opportunity for an additional scholarship top-up Based in Melbourne, Australia

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating
solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their
environments. The School of Applied Sciences is the top research school in
RMIT promoting a multidisciplinary approach that nurtures an innovative
research culture to deliver highly skilled and industry sought after
graduates.

In this research project, computer simulations of membranes and ion channel
proteins will be carried out on local and supercomputing facilities to
elucidate their functional mechanisms. This includes the application of
statistical mechanical and electrostatic principles to understand the
permeation of ions, as well as the activation of channel proteins. The aim
is to work with experimental collaborators, both locally and overseas, to
extend to problems involving the interactions of membranes and channels
with a range of biomolecules and peptides, with therapeutic applications
for a range of neurological and cardiovascular diseases.

The successful applicant will have a first class honours Bachelor degree in
Research, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering and have carried out
an honours or master's research project in Biophysics, Physical Chemistry,
Chemical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Biology, Bioengineering,
Pharmacology or Nanotechnology. You will possess a strong desire to study
Biological problems using Physical and Chemical Methods and to make use of
extensive computer cluster and supercomputing facilities.

This scholarship is on offer for 3 years, with the proviso that the student
apply for an APA in 2012. The successful student will also be eligible to
apply for a top-up scholarship of up to $5,000/year through the Health
Innovations Research Institute, RMIT, in 2012.

For further information and to view a position description, please click on
http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=546134&sJobNo=phd&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&lCategoryID=&sKeywords=phd&stp=AW&sLanguage=en 

Confidential enquiries can be made to Professor Toby W Allen on +613 9925 0439.