PhD Research Project

My Shortlist0

This project is no longer listed in the FindAPhD database
and may not be available.

Click here to view other PhD studentship opportunities at Durham University.

Structural Science under extreme conditions

Institution:

Durham University

Dept/School/Faculty:

School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences

PhD Supervisor:

Dr E Pohl

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted all year round

PhD Research Project

Click here to visit the Durham University website

2nd Superviosr: M Probert

We offer one fully funded Ph.D. position in the area of high-pressure and ultra-low temperature crystallography of pharmaceutical compounds and biological molecules. High-pressure studies are important to probe the conformational energy landscape of molecules. Combining the results with ultra-low temperature high-resolution experiments to determine experimental electrostatic potential (EEP) will be used to increase our understanding of protein-ligand interactions. The position requires the ability to work in an interdisciplinary area with the opportunity to visit and perform experiments at national facilities such as Diamond Light Source. The project will provide extensive training in all aspects of crystallography ranging from theoretical aspects to protein crystallography. The candidate should have an upper second degree in natural sciences with a particular interest in methods and/or physical basis of structural sciences.

Funding Notes:

This is a funded project. Enquiries can be made to Dr Pohl in the first instance ehmke.pohl@durham.ac.uk
For information about how to submit a formal application form please see http://www.dur.ac.uk/biosciences/postgraduate/apply/

FindAPhD Scholarship available for this PhD opportunity!

We are offering nine Postgraduate Study Scholarships for students wishing to start a PhD in autumn 2013 at any European (EU) institution. Click here for more information on how to register to win a FindAPhD Scholarship.