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Scholarships available in Developmental Neuroscience and Genetic Disorders

Published: 21 October 2009

Scholarship one: Characterising the early cognitive and motor "signatures" in genetic neurodegenerative conditions: Fragile X Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS), Huntington's disease and Friedriech's Ataxia.

Be trained in the use of multiple experimental and brain technologies to assist in the development of early markers of later motor and cognitive decline in these conditions. A unique platform for a research career in cognitive neuroscience, imaging, genetics and experimental neuropsychology.

Where: Developmental Neuroscience and Genetics Disorders Laboratory directed by Professor Kim Cornish, working with the Experimental Neuropsychology Research Unit (Associate Professor Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis and Professor John Bradshaw.)

Scholarship two: Capturing ADHD profiles in autism and fragile X syndrome: a longitudinal investigation.

Be trained in the use of multiple neurocognitive, motor and developmental technologies to explore early pathways of ADHD behaviours in two neurodevelopmental disorders that appear to share common behavioural symptoms -- autism and fragile X syndrome. A platform for training in neuroscience technologies, developmental child psychology and clinical applications.

Where: Developmental Neuroscience and Genetics Disorders Laboratory, working with the Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology (Dr Nicole Rinehart and Professor Bruce Tonge).

Eligibility for scholarships: First Class Honours in psychology or neuroscience. Outstanding research potential.

$5000 will be offered in addition to normal stipend scholarship payable at APA rate.

Email your expression of interest including a covering letter explaining your interest, CV and details of awards to Professor Kim Cornish kim.cornish@med.monash.edu.au)

For further information contact:
Name: Professor Kim Cornish
Email: kim.cornish@med.monash.edu.au
Website: School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine website