Medicine: 2 Fully-funded PhD Studentships on Population Biology and Evolution of Bacterial Pathogens of Public Health Importance, Swansea University, UK
Swansea University's College of Medicine invites applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships in Microbiology. The successful applicants will join a multi-centre research group (Swansea University and Imperial College) focusing on population biology and evolution of bacterial pathogens of public health importance.
Deadline: 15 July 2013
Eligibility:
Residency criteria:
UK/EU/International applications are welcomed. Due to funding restrictions this studentship will only cover fees at a UK/EU level (2012/13 tuition fee UK/EU £3930, International £13,700).
Qualifications and experience:
First or upper second class UK degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Statistics, Bioinformatics or a relevant subject area.
Studentship position 1 - Statistical geneticist or computer scientist
You should have a good knowledge of at least one mainstream programming language such as C, Java, Python or Perl. Some experience of statistical data analysis, and especially computer intensive techniques such as Monte Carlo methods, are desirable. No previous knowledge of microbiology, genetics or evolution is required, but candidates should be enthused to learn about these subjects.
Studentship position 2 - Microbiologist (genetics/genomics)
You should have expertise or interest in molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing) and computer-based genetic analysis, but training and support will be provided to strengthen these areas. Previous experience in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory or in bioinformatics research is also strongly desirable.
Studentship position 1 - Statistical geneticist or computer scientist
You should have a good knowledge of at least one mainstream programming language such as C, Java, Python or Perl. Some experience of statistical data analysis, and especially computer intensive techniques such as Monte Carlo methods, are desirable. No previous knowledge of microbiology, genetics or evolution is required, but candidates should be enthused to learn about these subjects.
Studentship position 2 - Microbiologist (genetics/genomics)
You should have expertise or interest in molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing) and computer-based genetic analysis, but training and support will be provided to strengthen these areas. Previous experience in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory or in bioinformatics research is also strongly desirable.
How to Apply:
Please complete the College of Medicine Scholarship Application Formand return to:
Sheppard Laboratory
Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
College of Medicine, Swansea University
Institute of Life Science, 5th floor
Singleton Park
Swansea, SA2 8PP
Wales, United Kingdom
Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
College of Medicine, Swansea University
Institute of Life Science, 5th floor
Singleton Park
Swansea, SA2 8PP
Wales, United Kingdom
Email: sheppardlab@gmail.com
Informal enquiries should also be directed to sheppardlab@gmail.com
