A fully funded PhD opportunity is available for an exceptional candidate to join a leading translational research program focused on improving outcomes for newborn infants requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at birth. This project will investigate novel vasopressor strategies to reduce severe brain injury associated with neonatal CPR, with a particular focus on comparing Vasopressin to the current standard, Epinephrine.
The successful candidate will work with a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team and utilise a clinically relevant preterm/near-term sheep model to study cardiovascular and cerebral responses during birth asphyxia and resuscitation. The project offers hands-on training in advanced physiological monitoring, surgical instrumentation, and molecular and histological techniques to assess brain injury.
This research addresses a major global health challenge, with strong potential to directly inform clinical practice and international resuscitation guidelines. The student will benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities, strong mentorship, and opportunities to present findings at international conferences and contribute to high-impact publications.
Applicants should have an honours or masters degree enabling PhD readiness, and preferably a background in physiology, neuroscience, biomedical science, or a related discipline, and a strong interest in neonatal or translational research.
