Expressions of interest, open to Australian and overseas students, are invited for a funded PhD in visual neuroethology. A Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) for a PhD in cognitive neuroethology is available in the laboratory of Assoc. Prof. Chris Evans and Dr. Ximena Nelson at Macquarie University's Centre for the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour (CISAB, http://galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/~cisab/) (Sydney, Australia). This project will be conducted in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. David O¹Carroll (University of Adelaide, Australia) and Prof. Robert Jackson (University of Canterbury, New Zealand).
The project (see http://galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/Spider_project) involves an analysis of the neural mechanisms underlying visual decision-making in jumping spiders. We seek to use a broad range of methods, including intracellular electrophysiology and behavioural experiments using 3D animation, to understand how these small predators are able to make complex decisions based solely on visual cues.
MQRES scholarships are available to students of any nationality with a record of high academic / research performance and include a stipend of AU$20,007 p.a. tax exempt (2008), allowances for relocation and thesis costs, international tuition fees and overseas health cover for a maximum of 3.5 years tenure. Because Australian PhDs do not include coursework this is sufficient time within which to complete the degree. Support is also available for research expenses and travel (visiting overseas laboratories and attending conferences). Casual teaching opportunities may be available within the Department.
Applicants should have completed qualifications equivalent to a four-year Australian Bachelors degree with First Class Honours (such as a Masters degree with substantial thesis component). Experience in some of the following areas would be ideal: animal behaviour, neurobiology, behavioural ecology, neuroethology, psychophysics. Evidence of research capability through publications or presentations at scientific meetings would be an advantage.
For further information and discussion regarding this project, and as an expression of interest, prospective applicants should contact Dr. Ximena Nelson (ximena.nelson@canterbury.ac.nz) before 31 May 2008. In your email, please include electronic copies of your CV, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate academic transcripts (including grades).
Further information on equivalence and other conditions for the scholarship are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone: +61-2-9850 7663, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au.
Final applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarships Officer
Higher Degree Research Office
Cottage C4C
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA
The project (see http://galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/Spider_project) involves an analysis of the neural mechanisms underlying visual decision-making in jumping spiders. We seek to use a broad range of methods, including intracellular electrophysiology and behavioural experiments using 3D animation, to understand how these small predators are able to make complex decisions based solely on visual cues.
MQRES scholarships are available to students of any nationality with a record of high academic / research performance and include a stipend of AU$20,007 p.a. tax exempt (2008), allowances for relocation and thesis costs, international tuition fees and overseas health cover for a maximum of 3.5 years tenure. Because Australian PhDs do not include coursework this is sufficient time within which to complete the degree. Support is also available for research expenses and travel (visiting overseas laboratories and attending conferences). Casual teaching opportunities may be available within the Department.
Applicants should have completed qualifications equivalent to a four-year Australian Bachelors degree with First Class Honours (such as a Masters degree with substantial thesis component). Experience in some of the following areas would be ideal: animal behaviour, neurobiology, behavioural ecology, neuroethology, psychophysics. Evidence of research capability through publications or presentations at scientific meetings would be an advantage.
For further information and discussion regarding this project, and as an expression of interest, prospective applicants should contact Dr. Ximena Nelson (ximena.nelson@canterbury.ac.nz) before 31 May 2008. In your email, please include electronic copies of your CV, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate academic transcripts (including grades).
Further information on equivalence and other conditions for the scholarship are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone: +61-2-9850 7663, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au.
Final applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarships Officer
Higher Degree Research Office
Cottage C4C
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA