PhD Scholarships: How to optimise cell transplantation to repair spinal cord injury in women
4 months ago
We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to conduct research on the differences between females and males in how they respond to a cell transplantation therapy for repairing spinal cord injury. The project is to commence in .
The primary focus of this role is to determine the biological differences between females and males during initial spinal cord injury and during repair processes. Our team is testing a cell transplantation in human clinical trial and to be successful in the future we need to ensure the therapy is optimised for females and for males. Currently, most research worldwide is focused on males, partly because eighty percent of people with spinal cord injury are male. However, to create a therapy for all, we need to identify how female biology may influence cell transplantation outcomes.
Success in this role requires i) a collaborative approach to research, (ii) the ability to work both autonomously and co-operatively within a large team, and (iii) independent drive and passion to contribute to science.
This PhD project will be primarily based at the Gold Coast campus but may also be at the Nathan campus as required.
Qualifications
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, a scientific background in neuroscience and cell biology is desirable. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting basic and translational research, with a strong desire to undertake research in neural repair.
- Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
- Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure . For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here .
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
- A minimum score of on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
- A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
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