[AUSTRALIA] ELS MQRES Molecular Ecology of Cryptosporidium PhD Scholarship

[AUSTRALIA] ELS MQRES Molecular Ecology of Cryptosporidium PhD Scholarship

Closing Date: 18 April 2008

ELS MQRES Molecular Ecology of Cryptosporidium in Rural and Urban NSW

The incidence of cryptosporidiosis is rising in rural and urban NSW. Effective management and prevention of this disease requires knowledge, relevant to the Australian environment, of the contribution of Cryptosporidium species to human disease. A multi-disciplinary approach encompassing epidemiology, molecular biology and climatology will provide comprehensive knowledge of Cryptosporidium transmission cycles in humans in Australia. In partnership with NSW Health we will identify the risk factors associated with on-going transmission of cryptosporidiosis in regional areas, enabling NSW Health to develop effective management strategies for disease prevention in rural Australia. This project would particularly suit a candidate with a strong interest in microbiology, human health and diagnostics.

MQRES scholarships are available to Australian and international students. Applicants should have completed an Australian four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with first class honours, or demonstrate equivalent research qualifications from an Australian or overseas University. Candidates should have a background in microbiology, parasitology, molecular biology or epidemiology, and having the availability to undertake the required fieldwork for this project is essential.

The scholarship pays a living allowance currently $20,007 per annum, tax exempt (2008) and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure, with domestic students receiving Research Training Scheme (RTS) placement for their tuition, and International award holders having their fees sponsored.

Further information regarding the project is available by contacting the supervisors: Dr Michelle Power, telephone +61 2 9850 6974, mpower@els.mq.edu.au, and Dr Belinda Ferrari, telephone +61 2 9850 9252, bferrari@cbms.mq.edu.au.

Application forms (see below), and conditions for MQRES awards, are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone +61-2-9850 7663, or e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au.
Applications should be forwarded to:

The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA

Info: http://www.research.mq.edu.au