PhD studentships, University of Birmingham

Via www.jobs.ac.uk. Endocrine research at the University of Birmingham addresses the role of hormones in obesity, diabetes, cancer, infertility and many other conditions to find new diagnostic tools and treatments that will make a difference. PhD studentships in endocrinology and metabolism research are available in the School of Clinical & Experimental Medicine starting September/October 2013.

The research team's strengths lie in understanding the causes of rare diseases such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency and premature puberty that exemplify mechanisms that are of importance in common diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome, the leading cause of female infertility. They lead on developing new biomarker and treatment tools for rare cancers including adrenal and thyroid cancer, which helps us to also achieve progress for common cancer, eg breast and prostate.

Candidates must have, or expect to achieve, an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject. Click on the link below for details of how to apply by the closing date of 14 January 2013.

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