CVR Honours and PhD projects are administered through the host universities, ANU, Monash University and UNSW. For general information about applications and enrolments, follow the links through to the relevant university pages.

For specific projects, contact group leaders under the research groups section of the site.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate scholarships may be available through the CVR and the host universities.

Specific projects and positions will be advertised on this page from time to time.

There are several opportunities to commence studies for a PhD in 2007 within Professor Levon Khachigian's laboratory in the Centre for Vascular Research, UNSW. New students will be provided a supplement of $10,000 pa (tax free).
Professor Khachigian is a molecular biologist with specific interests in transcription factors that control the expression of growth factor and cell cycle regulatory genes in vascular (endothelial and smooth muscle) cells, and in novel strategies exploiting this information in the development of interventional approaches to treat and/or prevent vascular occlusive and other proliferative disorders. Professor Khachigian's research group (comprising basic scientists and cardiologists) at the UNSW Centre for Vascular Research (School of Medical Sciences, Department of Pathology) is focused on five principal areas of research:
* Isolation and characterization of new genes induced or repressed by vascular cell injury
* Mechanisms of signaling and transcriptional control in vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells
* Molecular control of vascular cell proliferation and apoptosis
* DNAzymes and siRNA as molecular and therapeutic tools
* Models of neointima formation (SMC hyperplasia), endothelial growth and angiogenesis, vascular leakiness, inflammation, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and tumour growth
Please visit: http://notes.med.unsw.edu.au/resinterests.nsf/sw/8571226 and contact Professor Khachigian asap (l.khachigian@unsw.edu.au) to discuss your project for 2007.
Professor Khachigian's research group (comprising basic scientists and cardiologists) at the UNSW Centre for Vascular Research (SOMS, Department of Pathology) is focused on five principal areas of research:
* Isolation and characterisation of new genes induced or repressed by vascular cell injury
* Mechanisms of signalling and transcriptional control in vascular, particularly of growth factor genes in vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells. Candidates interested in this stream are particularly encouraged.
* Molecular control of vascular cell proliferation and apoptosis
* DNAzymes and siRNA as molecular and therapeutic tools
* Animal models of neointima formation, angiogenesis, tumour growth, myocardial ischemia, and inflammation
Please contact Professor Levon Khachigian by email on l.khachigian@unsw.edu.au

The Complex Systems in Biology group at the University of New South Wales is offering supplements for students with a strong undergraduate record to commence a PhD in bioinformatics/computational biology/mathematical biology.
Students with a background in mathematics, statistics, computing science, statistics, bioinformatics, physics, or engineering are sought to work on projects aimed at understanding the three major infectious diseases of our time - HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis.

The Complex Systems in Biology group aims to better understand both the dynamics of infection within infected individuals, as well as the spread of infection through populations. The group works closely with a number of experimental collaborators to analyse and model data. Current collaborations include investigation of HIV vaccination trials in monkeys, malaria and influenza infection of mice, and transmission of tuberculosis in humans. No prior experience in biology is required – just strong quantitative background and a willingness to learn new ideas.

APA of UPA supplements of $8000 p.a. to be held for up to three years are available.

Interested applicants should contact Dr Miles Davenport at
m.davenport@unsw.edu.au
http://www.cvr.net.au/research/complex.htm