PhD studentship, University of Manchester (1)

Via www.jobs.ac.uk. A PhD studentship to study the role of RevErb genes in brain control of behaviour is available at the Neuroscience Research Institute, University of Manchester under supervision of Professors Andrew Loudon and David Ray. The research group focuses on one of two closely related circadian clock-controlled rhythmic nuclear hormone receptors (REVERBa). The focus of this PhD will be to establish the role of REVERB elements on behaviour and analysing the interplay between REVERB and glucocorticoid rhythms using both glucocorticoid clamp and timed delivery in REVERB models.

The three year studentship will provide full support for tuition fees and an annual minimum tax-free stipend of £13,590. The project is available to UK/EU nationals only due to the nature of the funding and will commence October 2012. Applicants should hold a minimum upper-second honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as molecular/cell biology, biological sciences, neuroscience or biochemistry. A Masters degree in a similar area is desirable as would be previous experience of molecular biology and in vivo training.

Any enquiries relating to the application process should be directed to [email protected]. Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be directed to Professor Andrew Loudon at [email protected]. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 7 December 2011.

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