PhD studentships to commence September/October 2010
The School is pleased to offer the following studentships.
MRC CASE 4-year PhD Studentship
Available to candidates satisfying MRC eligibility criteria and who have, or expect to be awarded, at least an upper-second class honours degree or an MSc in a biological science, genetics or a related subject.
Interviews for this studentship are expected to be held during the week commencing 19th April 2010
Understanding genetic factors underlying vulnerability to nicotine addiction and response to treatment
Project Supervisor Dr Caroline Brennan
CASE Partner Prof Robert Walton, g-Nostics.com and Institute of Health Sciences Education
Project Description (and further details) [PDF 60 KB]
Funding: The funding will cover College fees and an annual stipend commencing at £15,743. In addition, the student will receive an annual top-up stipend of £2,500 from the CASE partner.
College funded Graduate Teaching Studentship
To commence 1st September 2010
(Available to Home and Overseas Students)
The student appointed to this graduate teaching studentship [PDF 10 KB] will be funded for four years.
Cellular communication channels in cyanobacteria
Project Supervisor: Prof C Mullineaux
Project Description PDF 24 KB]
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: - Please complete an online application.
Include a Statement of Purpose (personal statement) of 500 words outlining your suitability for the studentship.
Ensure you include the name of the supervisor of the project.
You will be required to upload transcripts and a reference (which can take the form of a document containing contact details of referees).
It is not necessary to include a research proposal with your application.