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We have 11 Zoology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester
Zoology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester
We have 11 Zoology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester
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Noise impacts on wildlife from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) operations
This exciting PhD opportunity integrates applied ecology and acoustics to quantify and minimise noise impacts on wildlife from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) operations. Read more
(EPSRC DTP) Capturing images projected on the retina in freely moving animals to understand visuomotor transformations in real life conditions
NATURE & SCOPE. Most of what we know about how the brain process visual information comes from studies in which animals are immobilised. Read more
The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection
A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more
Breaking bad: Evolution by loss-of-function
Paradoxically, the first step adaptation to a new environment often involves losing genes, rather than gaining new ones—a phenomenon observed across the tree of life. Read more
Neuronal mechanisms of circadian timekeeping in the diurnal brain
The importance of circadian rhythms in our physiology and behaviour, such as our sleep-wake cycle, feeding schedule, hormone production, etc, to maintain health and wellbeing is well established. Read more
Understanding Life in the Freezer: locomotor performance as the key to understanding the possible influences of climate change in high Arctic species
Scientific research has focused on the Arctic recently as this region is at high risk from the effects of climate change. However, a major challenge holds back our ability to understand the potential impacts of environmental change; our lack of knowledge about what animals do in the wild. Read more
Defining the physiological role and regulation of biological methylations
The regulation of gene expression and function operates at multiple levels. Metabolic pathways in the cell generate metabolites that directly affect DNA, RNA and proteins, regulating the expression and function of many genes, often feeding back on the very enzymes that catalysed their synthesis. Read more
Animal movement, route choice and energetic landscape in the Arctic
Scientific research has focused on the Arctic recently as this region is at high risk from the effects of climate change. However, a major challenge holds back our ability to understand the potential impacts of environmental change; our lack of knowledge about what animals do in the wild. Read more
Investigation of cortical function by large-scale electrophysiology and computational modelling
A fundamental question in sensory neuroscience is what information sensory neurons convey during natural behaviour (‘sensory coding’). Read more
Understanding how altered GABA signalling in the brain's master clock contributes to circadian rhythm disruption in Alzheimer's disease
Our circadian clock is one of the most important timing systems in our body, ensuring that neuronal activity throughout our CNS is appropriately aligned with our homeostatic, physiological, and behavioural needs across the day. Read more
Lateral hypothalamus as a visual centre controlling arousal, autonomic function and reflex behaviours
In addition to supporting our conscious perception of the world around us, light and visual stimuli exert wide ranging effects on animal physiology and behaviour via hard-wired ‘reflexes’ which range from simple effects of light on sleep, alertness and neuroendocrine function to the avoidance of rapidly approaching objects. Read more
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