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<h1 style="margin:6pt 0cm 12pt;text-align:center;break-after:avoid;font-size:18pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(52,90,138)"><span lang="EN-US">Fully funded PhD position at University of Wollongong,
Australia<span></span></span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US">A fully funded PhD position is available on
High Resolution fMRI of Early Visual Cortex, in Wollongong, Australia, in the
lab of Dr. Mark Schira at the University of Wollongong. <span> </span>(<a href="https://scholars.uow.edu.au/display/mark_schira" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">https://scholars.uow.edu.au/display/mark_schira</a>).
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<h2 style="margin:12pt 0cm 6pt;line-height:110%;font-size:16pt;font-family:Times"><span lang="EN-US">Topics<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US">The research topic will focus around advanced
fMRI on early visual cortex, spanning from retinotopic organization, foveal
vision, high-resolution fMRI, laminar BOLD analysis, contour perception,
modeling of visual cortex organization and image correction techniques.<span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="margin:12pt 0cm 6pt;line-height:110%;font-size:16pt;font-family:Times"><span lang="EN-US">Expression of Interest
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US">Email a single pdf to <a href="mailto:mschira@uow.edu.au" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">mschira@uow.edu.au</span></a>,
containing the following: A short 1-2-page synopsis/cover letter of your
research experience and interests and how this could lead to potential PhD
topic, your CV, full academic records, two addresses for a reference and a
sample publication or research report. Applications will be considered until a
suitable candidate is found. Start date is negotiable.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US">I will also be at OHBM in
Singapore from 17^th to 21^st of June and interested
students are welcome to contact me. <span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="margin:12pt 0cm 6pt;line-height:110%;font-size:16pt;font-family:Times"><span lang="EN-US">Eligibility<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US">The scholarship is open equally to domestic
and international applicants. 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, and strong analytical and
communication skills.<span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="margin:12pt 0cm 6pt;line-height:110%;font-size:16pt;font-family:Times"><span lang="EN-US">Selection criteria<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US"><span>1.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">    
</span></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" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US"><span>2.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">    
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Good oral and written
communication skills (English).<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US"><span>3.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">    
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Programming skills (MATLAB, C
or C++ or similar)<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span lang="EN-US"><span>4.<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">    
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Research experience with either
fMRI or vision science.<span></span></span></p>

<h2 style="margin:12pt 0cm 6pt;line-height:110%;font-size:16pt;font-family:Times"><span lang="EN-US">Remuneration
<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><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 style="margin:12pt 0cm 6pt;line-height:110%;font-size:16pt;font-family:Times"><span lang="EN-US">Wollongong<span></span></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><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>





<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><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>office:+ 61 (0) 2 4239-2501<br>mobile: +61 (0) 4059 54853<br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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