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Dr I Johnstone, Dr N Bryant
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About the Project
Deadline: Rolling selection process. First round application closing date: May 6 2013. Second round closing date: July 1 2013
Stipend: £13,726 per annum
Start date: October 2013
This MRC funded project provides students with cutting-edge research opportunities in Medical Research. Projects will align with MRC strategic priorities, www.mrc.ac.uk
Autophagy (macroautophagy) is known as a bulk cellular degradation process. Its best-understood functions are as a response to nutrient starvation where it can provide cells with an internal source of nutrients, and to diverse forms of stress whereby damaged and defective proteins, membranes and intact organelles can be turned over and metabolites recovered (Rabinowitz and White, 2010). In recent years autophagy has been linked to an almost bewildering list of human diseases. A growing body of evidence points to functions for autophagy during normal multi-cellular animal development, including functions that are not be easily observed in cell culture. Using the model animal C. elegans, we have found evidence linking autophagy to collagen secretion, formation of extra-cellular matrix and the control of organ and animal size. Further elucidation of these roles in basic development is important for the correct interpretation of the roles of autophagy in disease processes.
Visit our website for more information: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/graduateschool/researchopportunities/scholarshipopportunities/medicalresearchcouncil/#tabs=0
Applicant Instructions
These are 3.5-year PhD studentships and students should apply online here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/
Applicants will normally be expected to reside (or have residency) within the UK. EU nationals will have to demonstrate that they have spent the three years prior to application resident in the UK (this can include residence whilst undertaking undergraduate study). Applicants should have obtained, or expect to obtain a 2:1 or 1st class Honours degree in a relevant subject. The financial package will include a 3.5 year stipend, approved University fees, Research Training Support Grant and a conference allowance.
On the Programme of Study section of the application please select “MVLS PhD” from the drop down menu. On this same page please place the project title(s) within the free text area and note the project supervisor(s).
Please ensure that all supporting documents are uploaded at point of application, for example:
- Copy of Academic and Professional qualifications
- CV (including letter of application/personal statement)
- 2 x references
Further supporting documents are requested on the online applications system, and should be uploaded where relevant. General enquiries regarding the programme and application procedure should be directed to Alexis Merry: [Email Address Removed]
Stipend: £13,726 per annum
Start date: October 2013
This MRC funded project provides students with cutting-edge research opportunities in Medical Research. Projects will align with MRC strategic priorities, www.mrc.ac.uk
Autophagy (macroautophagy) is known as a bulk cellular degradation process. Its best-understood functions are as a response to nutrient starvation where it can provide cells with an internal source of nutrients, and to diverse forms of stress whereby damaged and defective proteins, membranes and intact organelles can be turned over and metabolites recovered (Rabinowitz and White, 2010). In recent years autophagy has been linked to an almost bewildering list of human diseases. A growing body of evidence points to functions for autophagy during normal multi-cellular animal development, including functions that are not be easily observed in cell culture. Using the model animal C. elegans, we have found evidence linking autophagy to collagen secretion, formation of extra-cellular matrix and the control of organ and animal size. Further elucidation of these roles in basic development is important for the correct interpretation of the roles of autophagy in disease processes.
Visit our website for more information: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/graduateschool/researchopportunities/scholarshipopportunities/medicalresearchcouncil/#tabs=0
Applicant Instructions
These are 3.5-year PhD studentships and students should apply online here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/
Applicants will normally be expected to reside (or have residency) within the UK. EU nationals will have to demonstrate that they have spent the three years prior to application resident in the UK (this can include residence whilst undertaking undergraduate study). Applicants should have obtained, or expect to obtain a 2:1 or 1st class Honours degree in a relevant subject. The financial package will include a 3.5 year stipend, approved University fees, Research Training Support Grant and a conference allowance.
On the Programme of Study section of the application please select “MVLS PhD” from the drop down menu. On this same page please place the project title(s) within the free text area and note the project supervisor(s).
Please ensure that all supporting documents are uploaded at point of application, for example:
- Copy of Academic and Professional qualifications
- CV (including letter of application/personal statement)
- 2 x references
Further supporting documents are requested on the online applications system, and should be uploaded where relevant. General enquiries regarding the programme and application procedure should be directed to Alexis Merry: [Email Address Removed]
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