PhD Studentship - Epidemiology of Genetic causes of common age-related conditions Peninsula Postgraduate Health Institute
*PPHI 036*
This studentship will join a US National Institutes of Health funded project, and will use epidemiological and statistical skills to explore the effects of large numbers of candidate genes on disease in middle-aged and older people. The studentship is based in the Epidemiology and Public Health Group and will be part of a collaboration with Molecular Genetics. The student will be registered for a PhD to be awarded by both Exeter and PlymouthUniversitie s, through the Peninsula Postgraduate Health Institute.
The interested students should contact either Professor David Melzer david.melzer@ pms.ac.uk or Dr Anna Murray anna.murray@ pms.ac.uk to discuss the studentship further.
Award: The studentship will be funded for three years. The Institute will meet the tuition fees at the Home/EU rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Union will be liable for the difference between 'home student fees' and 'foreign student fees'. The studentship also provides a doctoral stipend of £12,300 per year, subject to satisfactory progress.
*Applicants: *
Applications are invited from UK/EU applicants with a high level of academic achievement in their previous study (2.1 honours degree or equivalent) who are able to demonstrate the motivation and attitude necessary to succeed in these prestigious positions.
*Application process:
*For an application form please contact;
Peninsula Postgraduate Health Institute
Postgraduate Office
John Bull Building
Tamar Science Park
Plymouth
PL6 8BU
Telephone no: 01752 437300 or email info@pphi.ac. uk
When applying for this studentship please remember to quote the reference number.
*CLOSING DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 200*
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