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<h1><span lang="EN-US">PhD-stipend at University of Wollongong, Australia<span></span></span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A fully funded PhD position is available on
Perception and High Resolution fMRI of Early Visual Cortex. It will be starting
ass soon as possible in the lab of Mark Schira at the University of Wollongong.
 (<a href="https://scholars.uow.edu.au/display/mark_schira">https://scholars.uow.edu.au/display/mark_schira</a>)<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span lang="EN-US">Topics<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The research topic will focus on
Retinotopic Mapping and modeling of early visual cortex. We have developed a
complete simulation from visual stimulus to predicted BOLD responses (stimBOLD,
<a href="http://jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2433691">http://jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2433691</a>), and the student
will work on testing and improving of the model using high resolution fMRI and
modeling.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span lang="EN-US">Expression of Interest
 <span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Email a single pdf to <a href="mailto:mschira@uow.edu.au">mschira@uow.edu.au</a>,
containing the following:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span lang="EN-US">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">A short 1-2-page synopsis/cover
letter of your research experience and interests<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Your Honour/Master thesis or
equivalent<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">your CV, full academic records <span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span lang="EN-US">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">two addresses for a reference<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8pt"><span> </span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Applications will be considered until a
suitable candidate is found.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span lang="EN-US">Eligibility<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The scholarship is open equally to domestic
and international applicants, international applicants should be aware of the
English requirements of UOW.  Applicants
should possess a Bachelor of Honours or a Masters degree in psychology,
neuroscience, biomedical engineering, biophysics, computer science or related
disciplines. The successful applicant should demonstrate excellent research
capability.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span lang="EN-US">Selection criteria<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span lang="EN-US">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">An Honours degree or equivalent
(i.e. a 4-year Bachelor degree with high GPA), or a Masters degree.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Good oral and written communication
skills (English).<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Programming skills (MATLAB, C
or C++ or similar)<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span lang="EN-US">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">    
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Research experience with either
fMRI or vision science.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span lang="EN-US">Remuneration
<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This is a 3.5-year scholarship; it includes
a standard living stipend of $25,849 per year and a tuition award. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span lang="EN-US">Wollongong<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The lovely campus of the University of
Wollongong is situated between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Wollongong
combines easy access to Sydney, pristine nature and beaches, an affordable study
environment and a welcoming community.<span></span></span></p>

<div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Mark M. Schira, Ph.D.<br>Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong<br>Senior Research Officer, Neuroscience Research Australia<br><a href="http://www.sng.org.au/people/mark-schira" target="_blank">http://www.sng.org.au/people/mark-schira</a><br>office:+ 61 (0) 2 4239-2501<br>mobile: +61 (0) 4059 54853<br></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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