Neurophysiology & Sleep Medicine Research Placement

Taipei, Taiwan
ResearchUpcoming
Flexible Dates2 placesLaboratory rats, Laboratory mice

Duties & Activities

Join our Laboratory of Neurophysiology & Sleep Medicine and contribute to our research on: “Uncovering the mechanistic link between neurological disorders and sleep disruption.” We use animal models to understand how neurological conditions and changes in the brain affect sleep, behaviour and normal physiological function. Our wider research includes sleep disruption associated with stress, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, depression and anxiety. Depending on the project, you will take part in laboratory experiments, data collection and data analysis, working alongside our graduate research team. You may also gain exposure to techniques such as EEG (electroencephalography), which records electrical activity in the brain to study sleep and wakefulness, and EMG (electromyography), which records muscle activity and helps distinguish different stages of sleep. Depending on the project and your contribution, you may also have the opportunity to present a poster at a scientific conference and/or contribute to a research publication. These are potential outcomes rather than guaranteed.

Schedule

Hybrid On-site: 8 weeks full-time at NTU in Taipei Remote: Approximately 16 additional weeks, flexible, around 20 hours/week

Species

  • Laboratory rats1 animal
  • Laboratory mice1 animal

Logistics

  • Accommodation Provided
  • Catering Provided
  • Transport Provided

Application Details

Deadline:RollingTotal places:2

Requirements

  • Pre-vet Accepted
  • Minimum Year

Nearest Medical Facility

NTU School of Veterinary Medicine

No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Da’an District, Room 407, Vet Bldg#1, Taipei, 106, Taiwan

Additional Information

DATES: Dates are flexible — primarily summer or winter university breaks, with exact dates agreed with the successful student. SUPERVISION: Day-to-day supervision will primarily be provided by our graduate research students, with Professor Chang checking in with students daily during the on-site component of the placement. LANGUAGE: The placement is based at National Taiwan University in Taipei. Visiting students can be supervised and communicate with the research team in English, so Mandarin is not required for participation. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: This placement is based within NTU’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and is particularly suited to students interested in animal physiology, neuroscience, behaviour, neurology and research. Professor Chang is also an experienced university educator and mentor, having received NTU’s Outstanding Teaching Award twice (2015 and 2023) as well as its Outstanding Mentor Award (2019).

Summary

Flexible

Deadline: Rolling

2 places
Laboratory rats, Laboratory mice
Financials

No fee or salary

Logistics
None specified
Driving Required
  • Workplace Injury Cover (or local equivalent)
  • Public Liability Insurance (or local equivalent)

    • Year 2

  • CV Required
  • References Required
  • Cover letter Required

    • Custom Questions

    1. Physiology is the study of how the body and its systems normally function — for example, how the nervous system sends signals, how the heart and circulation work, or how hormones regulate the body. What physiology have you studied so far? Please give one example of a physiological system or process that you understand and briefly explain how it works.
    2. Our research focuses on uncovering the mechanistic link between neurological disorders and sleep disruption. What interests you about this research question?
    3. Please describe any previous laboratory, research, data-analysis or scientific-project experience you have. Formal research experience is not required; if you have none, tell us about a relevant academic or practical experience instead.
    4. This placement involves 8 weeks full-time on-site in Taipei followed by approximately 16 weeks of remote research at around 20 hours per week. Can you commit to this structure, and would you primarily be available during your summer or winter break?
    Requirements
    Pre-vet OKYear 2+CVCover letter

    Complete student verification to apply