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We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join a newly-funded ARC Discovery Project investigating the neurobiological bases of human memory. This project aims to provide the first integrated model of age-related changes in the memory systems of the human brain. Core memory brain structures have been identified but how these structures are connected, their specific roles, and how they change as we age is lacking in humans. Our team has developed ground-breaking neuroimaging analysis methods that will be applied to address this important knowledge gap. This model will provide the benchmark against which to measure changes in memory functions during life and will provide a framework to understand how disruption in this memory system affects memory capacity. This project will enable human memory research to be integrated and biologically grounded.
This project is well suited for a candidate with a background in psychology, neuroscience or related fields, an interest in human cognition, neuroimaging, ageing and dementia. Prior neuroimaging analysis skills and coding experience is desirable but not necessary. Supervision team: Olivier Piguet, Marshall Dalton, Ramon Landin-Romero – School of Psychology.
This opportunity/project is part of the Faculty of Science Australian Research Council (ARC) Scholarship scheme and is now advertised on the Scholarship Office website. Applications are open and will close on 18 January 2026.
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3727