Company Description

Curtin University is an internationally focused research and teaching institution based in Perth, Western Australia, with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore. The University maintains strong partnerships with industry, research organisations, and universities worldwide, creating a collaborative environment for innovation and knowledge exchange. Doctoral candidates benefit from access to multidisciplinary expertise, advanced research infrastructure, global networks, and comprehensive research training and support.

Role Description

This PhD scholarship is a full-time, on-site position based at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.

The scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500 per annum (pro rata and indexed), based on full-time study. The award is for three years, with a possible extension of up to six months, assessed on a case-by-case basis. For a successful international candidate, tuition fee offset support will also be provided, subject to approval by Curtin University.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate who is passionate about understanding how the brain vasculature contributes to the development and progression of cerebrovascular and neurovascular diseases.

The project will investigate how the brain vasculature, particularly the blood–brain barrier (BBB), is disrupted in disease, identify the key molecular and cellular pathways responsible for vascular dysfunction, and determine whether restoring vascular integrity by targeting these pathways can improve disease outcomes.

This research forms part of an NHMRC-funded Investigator Grant and will provide extensive training in vascular and neuroscience research, including in vitro and in vivo disease models, molecular and cellular biology, advanced data analysis, and translational research.



The successful candidate will develop expertise at the interface of vascular biology, neuroscience, and therapeutic development, providing a strong foundation for a future career in academic, clinical, or industry-based biomedical research.

Qualifications

- A relevant Master’s or Honours degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, neuroscience, vascular biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
- Robust interest in biomedical research, particularly brain vascular biology, cerebrovascular disease, neurovascular disease, or blood–brain barrier research.
- Experience in laboratory-based biomedical research, preferably including in vitro experiments and/or small-animal disease models.
- Candidates with experience in artificial intelligence, organoid/organ-on-chip models, single-cell RNA sequencing, bioinformatics, or advanced data analysis are also encouraged to apply.
- Research skills in literature review, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the capacity to develop as an independent researcher.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team and engage constructively with supervisors and collaborators.
- Good organisational, time-management, and communication skills, with strong self-motivation to meet research milestones.

- Understanding of research ethics, academic integrity, and responsible conduct of research.
- Experience with relevant molecular, cellular, imaging, omics, computational, or other biomedical research methodologies is desirable.
- Evidence of previous research achievement, such as a research thesis, peer-reviewed publications, or conference presentations, is desirable.

Qualifications Application Process Future student, please contact us via the EOI form.

For further information please contact: Dr. Jansen Li ( [email protected] ).

📌 PhD scholarship (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth