Australian Research Council Discovery Project-VCP
Scholarship Description
An opportunity exists to join an international team investigating plant signalling networks. The enzyme guanylate cyclase (GC) forms cGMP which acts as a signalling molecule. In higher plants cGMP acts as a second messenger in many physiological processes. The realisation of the importance of cGMP in plants lead to a search for molecules capable of catalysing its formation. We identified and partially characterised the first molecules from higher plants with GC activity using a rationally designed search motif of the catalytic domain of annotated GCs. Aims: to determin if GC functional domain is active and biological importance of the CG domain in plant growth and development. Send CV, names and contact details of 2 referees to Helen Irving.
| Reference Number: | 3691 |
| Study Subject: | Guanylate cyclases: novel moonlighting members of an expanding family |
| Provided By: | Australian Research Council (Discovery Projects) |
| To be undertaken at: | Monash University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from April 18, 2008 until May 30, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD20008 (per annum). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Other biological sciences or Physiology.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 (Semester 1), or Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Helen Irving (Senior Lecturer) Monash University Phone: 03 9903 9565 Fax: 03 9903 9638 Email: Helen.Irving@vcp.monash.edu.au Address: Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Action Monash Inst of Phamaceutical Sciences VCP (Parkville campus)- 381 Royal Pde Parkville Vic, Australia 3052 |