We are currently inviting applicants for 2 PhD projects within the Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma, based at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), through the University of Newcastle, Australia.
The following projects are currently available:
- Determining Models of Care for Severe Asthma, supervised by Associate Professor Vanessa McDonald, Conjoint Professor Peter Wark and Dr. Vanessa Clark. This project will focus on developing best developing best practice models of care for the management of severe asthma. Further information about this project can be found here.
- Mechanisms of Severe Asthma, supervised by Conjoint Professor Peter Wark and Professor John Upham. This project will focus on biological mechanisms that underlie disease progression in severe asthma, including molecular mechanisms of disease and effects on virus infection and immunity. Further information about this project can be found here.
Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma
The NHMRC-funded Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma (www.severeasthma.org.au) supports training and research translation in severe asthma. The Centre brings together researchers in Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with the aim of achieving integrated, effective and evidence-based care, transforming the approach to severe asthma.
You will be part of a dynamic and inter-professional research group, with an outstanding research track record and exceptional research facilities. Researchers are involved in translational research not only in severe asthma, but also mild and moderate asthma, COPD and other airways diseases.
Creative, articulate and strongly motivated candidates with relevant skills and experience and an Honours degree in a related field are encouraged to apply.
Submitting an Expression of Interest (Application Deadline: 15 May 2016 or until filled)
Please email your expression of interest to: severeasthma@newcastle.edu.au, including:
- Short description of your relevant skills and experience.
- A copy of your CV & transcripts
Please contact Steven Maltby by email (steven.maltby@newcastle.edu.au) or phone +61 2 4042 0173, if you have any questions.
