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Post Graduate Students
We attract excellent staff and students who are committed to the Centre's mission to provide internationally competitive free radical research and innovative technologies.
Students have the opportunity to solve industry relevant problems, provide research contributing to new materials and technologies, and learn from some of the top free radical chemists in the world.
Since its inception in 2005, Centre research has resulted in over 180 peer-reviewed journal publications and featured in over 500 conference presentations.
In the 2008 financial year the Centre attracted over $4.5 million in research funding allowing students to pursue research interests in line with the Centre themes and reach their full potential.
Access to state-of-the-art research equipment and a unique diversity of research perspective provides Centre personnel with another competitive advantage.
Through its extensive collaborations and strong reputation, the Centre provides students with opportunities to conduct research at other Centre node, domestic or international locations, or with industry partners.
The Centre is seeking enthusiastic graduates with excellent academic performance in chemistry, biochemistry and related disciplines to join its MSc, MPhil and PhD programs.
Some of the project areas currently available include:
- Improved methods for synthesising opiate-derived pharmaceuticals to treat pain;
- New technology to monitor and protect paint and plastics from free radical damage;
- Novel research to understand and improve treatment of heart disease;
- New pharmaceuticals for the treatment of inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases;
- New technology to monitor free radicals in atmospheric pollution and their impact on life.
Scholarships
At the discretion of the Centre Chief Investigators or the Centre Director, scholarships of $5000 p/a may be provided to students who hold MPhil and PhD government, University or international stipends (awards).How to Apply
Students completing postgraduate study within the Centre are enrolled through one of the five Universities were the Centre has node locations, the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, Monash University or the Queensland University of Technology.Students should first decide on a research area that best suits their interests and skills, and then identify the Chief Investigator(s) with which they wish to work.
Contact the Chief Investigator(s) to discuss project availability, note the institution where the Chief Investigator is located and apply through this institution.
Students can also contact the Centre's Community Awareness Programme Manager for assistance with this process.
Application forms and University information can be found at the following links:
University of Melbourne Australian National University University of Sydney Monash University Queensland University of Technology
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to:Dr Renee Beale - Community Awareness Programme Manager
Email - renee@freeradical.org.au