Ion Mobility in Polymer Gels
Structure of Modified Ion Channels
Positions are available for PhD and MSc research in the field of nuclear
magnetic resonance (NMR) applications in Biophysical Chemistry.
Projects include:
(i) the use of NMR techniques to determine ion binding sites and ion mobility
in polyethyleneglycol (PEG) and polyethyleneoxide (PEO) lipid conjugates;
(ii) determination of the structure of modified ion channels, using NMR to
study the mechanism of ion channel gating.
These projects will involve collaboration with a multidisciplinary team from
the Cooperative Research Centre for Molecular Engineering and Technology
working on the development of biologically based sensors. Each project will
involve interaction with University, CSIRO and industry based researchers.
Research Scholarships:
Candidates should have a Bachelors degree with H1 or H2A Class Honours. A
background in physical chemistry, biophysics or biochemistry would be highly
desirable. Supplementation of $5,000 pa for successful Australian Postgraduate
Awardees will be considered by award of a Pacific Dunlop Scholarship for up to
3 years.
Enquiries and applications (including a resume, academic record and names and
addresses of two referees) should be directed to:
Assoc. Professor Frances Separovic
School of Chemistry
University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3000
Australia
ph: 03 9344 6464 fax: 03 9347 5180
email: f.separovic@chemistry.unimelb.edu.au