Amazing Offer! Newcastle University is offering an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join their team. The research will focus on investigating mitochondrial myopathy, a condition characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction, and its association with intriguing structural changes observed in muscle cells.
Research Objectives:
- Characterize Myonuclei Positioning: Investigate the positioning of myonuclei concerning mitochondrial function in individual muscle fibers.
- Optimize CLEM Methodology: Refine the Correlative Live Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) methodology by integrating live fluorescent light microscopy with Transmission EM and 3D volume EM techniques.
- Labeling Techniques Development: Develop efficient labeling techniques for a range of mitochondrial protein targets within the system.
- siRNA Knockdown Experiments: Conduct siRNA knockdown experiments targeting key regulators of mitochondrial dynamics and myonuclear positioning, and utilize the CLEM methodology to investigate their impact.
Benefits:
- Tuition fees (paid at the home rate) and an annual stipend of £18,622 (2023/2024 rate), with support for research costs.
- International candidates may require funding for the difference between the home and international fees.
Requirements:
- UG or Masters degree in a relevant subject area.
- Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each subsection. International applicants may require an ATAS clearance certificate.
- Degree transcripts/certificates and, if English is not your first language, a copy of your English language qualification if completed must be uploaded.
Application Documents:
- Personal Statement: Include code ‘TC076’ in ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’. When prompted for a research proposal, select ‘Write Proposal’. Type in the title of the research project from this advert. A research proposal is not required.
- Cover letter and CV: State how your interests and experience relate to the project.
- Degree transcripts/certificates and English language qualification (if applicable).
Method of Application:
- Click Here to Apply
- In the ‘Course choice’ tab, input the following details:
- Type of Study: Postgraduate Research
- Mode of Study: Full-Time
- Year of Entry: 2024
- Course Title: 8440F (PhD Translational and Clinical Research (FT))
- Research Area: Leave blank
- Press ‘Search’, select the appropriate course, and save your selection.
- Please also send a copy of your CV/cover letter to amy.vincent@newcastle.ac.uk.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in mitochondrial biology and advanced imaging techniques at Newcastle University! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey in scientific discovery.