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PhD fellowship (Pharmacology) (Sydney, Australia)

The Department of Pharmacology (Prof. Gerald Münch) at the School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney (Australia) invites applications for a Ph.D. project on “Anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of natural compounds from traditional medicinal plants”, which starts in January 2016. Students are invited to apply for a UWS fee waiver combined with China Council scholarship, which provides financial support for Chinese nationals to complete a PhD thesis in Australia.

The research focus of the program is to understand how inflammatory processes are contributing to neuronal cell death in general and in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, and how these processes can be ameliorated by novel therapeutic drugs from natural sources.
Our PhD program offers attractive research and education possibilities in a multicultural environment with state of the art education in cellular and molecular biology as well as links to industry. For further information about the school:http://www.uws.edu.au/medicine/som.

Admission to the program is based on a competitive selection procedure. Applicants require a MSc degree in biology, pharmacy, biochemistry or a related degree and experience in animal behaviour or natural products chemistry (including NMR and MS). Publications in peer-reviewed journals are an advantage. More information about the program is available on:http://www.uws.edu.au/international/home/admissions/scholarships/china_scholarship_council_csc_research_scholarship.

Applicants should initially pre-apply with a CV, English test results (IELTS or TOEFL), transcripts (in English), publications, a copy of the Masters thesis and 3 referees contact details to Prof Gerald Münch (g.muench@uws.edu.au) as soon as possible but no later than Jan 12th. 2015.  Note that this fellowship is ONLY for citizens and current residents of the  People’s Republic of China.

Gerald Muench
g.muench@uws.edu.au
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, Australia

Ansprechpartner: Gerald Muench