Help Transform the Future of Epilepsy Surgery Full-time, fixed-term (3.5 years) position at our Hawthorn campus Scholarship stipend of $42,440 per annum

Help Transform the Future of Epilepsy Surgery Full-time, fixed-term (3.5 years) position at our Hawthorn campus Scholarship stipend of $42,440 per annum

Are you passionate about epilepsy research, neuroimaging, and advanced data analysis? Join a cutting-edge research team at Swinburne University's Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences and contribute to innovative research that has the potential to improve outcomes for people living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

This exciting full-time PhD scholarship is linked to a successful NHMRC Ideas Grant investigating Non-invasive Dynamic 3D Phase-Velocity Field Imaging (PVFI) to advance epilepsy surgery eligibility and outcomes.

About The Project

Epilepsy surgery offers hope to many patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy, but accurately identifying the brain regions responsible for seizures remains one of the biggest challenges in clinical practice.

As a PhD candidate, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop, validate, and translate innovative source imaging and 3D PVFI technologies using High Density Electroencephalography (HDEEG) and Magnetoencephalography (MEG). Your research will contribute to improving the localisation of epileptogenic brain regions, supporting better identification of suitable surgical candidates and ultimately enhancing surgical success rates.

This project sits at the intersection of neuroscience, neuroimaging, computational modelling and clinical translation, offering a unique opportunity to undertake impactful research with real-world health outcomes.





If you're looking for a PhD project that combines innovative technology, neuroscience, clinical translation and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated candidate with a strong academic background in a relevant discipline, including:

Epilepsy research Neuroimaging Statistical analysis Computational neuroscience Biomedical engineering Computer science Medical physics Related health, science or engineering disciplines

The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to apply advanced analytical and imaging techniques to solve complex clinical challenges and improve patient outcomes.

What You'll Gain

Opportunity to work on an NHMRC-funded research program with significant clinical impact Access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging technologies and research facilities Supervision and mentorship from leading researchers in neuroscience, neuroimaging and epilepsy research Experience collaborating across clinical, engineering and computational disciplines The chance to contribute to research that may directly influence future epilepsy surgery assessment and treatment pathways

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in science, psychology, neuroimaging, computational neuroscience or related disciplines.

About Swinburne University Of Technology





Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

To Apply

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Applications Close: Sunday 22 November 2026, at 11.00pm

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📌 PhD Scholarship: 3D PVFI for Epilepsy Surgery (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne