Newzealand: Several PhD positions available at department of Physiology

Deadline: 21st September 2012

PhD opportunities exist in our internationally-recognised research programmes in the areas of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology, Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience and Membrane & Ion Transport.

Applications to undertake a PhD in Physiology are welcome at any time. Candidates can be of any nationality and must have attained an above-average degree (minimum of four years study) in biomedical science or closely related subject. Please follow the steps outlined below.
Full scholarships to undertake a PhD in Physiology are available through two sources:

1. Department of Physiology PhD Scholarships ($25,000 personal stipend, plus tuition fees for three years). These are awarded on a competitive basis through two advertised rounds held in April and September. Candidates with excellent academic qualifications will be considered at any time.
2. University of Otago Scholarships ($25,000 stipend plus tuition fees for three years). These scholarships are available all year round to candidates with an excellent undergraduate degree.

In all cases, applicants must first apply to the Department of Physiology following the procedure outlined below.

Applying for PhD entry into the Department of Physiology

1. In the first instance please post, e-mail or fax to the Administrator (do not contact the staff member), Department of Physiology, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand. Fax +64 3 479 7323, Email physiology@otago.ac.nz (applications must be complete to be accepted):
   • Your name and country of citizenship
   • Your CV
   • Certified academic transcript (and, if applicable, an explanation of the content)
   • Certified evidence of English language proficiency
   • The names of two referees
   • An indication of research interest(s) and staff member(s) with whom you are interested in studying (Projects available for 2012/2013)
   • Statement describing why you wish to study for a PhD in Physiology at the University of Otago
2. If your application is to be considered you will be contacted by a prospective supervisor within a week of confirmation of receipt of your full application
3. If selected as suitable for PhD studies in Physiology, your prospective supervisor will also assist you to apply for a University of Otago Scholarship. Note: Do not attempt to apply for a University Scholarship prior to being contacted by a prospective supervisor

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