PhD Scholarship: Exploring Novel Nasal Delivery Mechanisms for Repairing Brain Injuries

Responsibilities

• Develop novel trans-nasal delivery methods, such as peptides and micellar formulations, for targeted delivery of therapeutic agents.
• Systematically explore different carriers for the trans-nasal delivery of molecules and cell components.
• Characterise and optimise delivery vehicles from an application viewpoint.
• Test the efficiency of these delivery approaches using rodent models of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Contribute to the "Cure Traumatic Brain Injury" project with the goal of driving products into clinical trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with Honours (2A) or equivalent, or a Master's degree with a significant research component.
• Scientific background in neuroscience or cell biology.
• Demonstrated passion for conducting basic and translational research.
• Ability to work both autonomously and cooperatively within a large, multi-disciplinary team.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial attitude with a focus on delivering products to market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with clinicians and consumer involvement in research.
• Aptitude for working in a translational research environment aimed at clinical application.

Benefits

• Prestigious NIISQ PhD scholarship providing an annual stipend of $50,000 for up to three years of full-time study.
• Opportunity to study at a university ranked among the top 2% worldwide.
• Access to a supportive research culture that invests in the professional and personal development of HDR candidates.

About the Company

The Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research, within the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics at Griffith University, is a large multi-disciplinary group. We combine discovery and translational research to optimise and accelerate the delivery of therapeutic outcomes for people with severe disability, engaging extensively with the community to create solutions with a clear path to market.