Jobs
Ph.D. Candidature
Posted 30 May 2017
Employer
Neurodegeneration and Repair Unit, University of New South Wales
Location
Sydney, Australia
Principal Investigator
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Description
The neurodegeneration and repair unit (NRU) is studying the regulation of the postsynaptic organization and its regulation in healthy and diseased neurons. The candidate will investigate the functional role of the actin-associated protein tropomyosin Tpm4.2 in the postsynaptic compartment of excitatory neurons. The specific aims of the project are to define the synaptic interactome of Tpm4.2, decipher how Tpm4.2 regulated excitatory synapse morphology and function, and test if targeting of Tpm4.2 allows us to modulate Alzheimer’s disease pathology. The project will be supervised by an interdisciplinary team, including A/Professor Thomas Fath (NRU, UNSW), Professor Gary Housley (Translational Neuroscience Facility, UNSW), and Dr Emma Sierecki (Single Molecule Science, UNSW).
Requirements
We are seeking applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with an Honours or Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Strong proficiency in English is essential (scores 6.5 or above on IELTS or 90 or above on TOEFL).
Applicants are expected to secure an Australian Postgraduate Award (only available for Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents) or international equivalent. Furthermore, applicants are invited to apply for a Ph.D. Scientia Scholarship, supporting this project, which can be found at http://www.2025.unsw.edu.au/apply/scientia-phd-scholarships/manipulating-synaptic-actin-cytoskeleton-alzheimers-disease.
More information for PhD entry requirements at UNSW Sydney can be found at https://med.unsw.edu.au/node/301600099.
Interested applicants should contact Thomas Fath with an expression of interest letter, including CV and an outline of relevant experience.