Prof F Muntoni, Prof M Fewtrell, Dr G Baranello
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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
A 3-year PhD Studentship is available within the Developmental Neuroscience Department – Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health under the supervision of Professor Francesco Muntoni, Professor Mary Fewrtrell and Dr Giovanni Baranello.
Project Description (see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/child-health/study/funding-and-studentships/phd-studentships/phd-developmental-neuroscience-longitudinal-study)
The project would be suitable for a student with a background in Medicine, Nutrition or Dietetics, who has a particular interest in nutrition and/or body composition in children, especially children with neuromuscular diseases. Applicants should have or expect to receive a first class or upper second class honours degree and should be ordinarily resident in the UK or EU. Previous clinical or research experience with children would be an advantage, but training in the techniques required for the research will be provided. The student will receive a stipend of £17,500 per annum as well as the cost of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. Any additional overseas’ student fees must be paid by the student. The studentship is funded by the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSHC).
To apply, please send a current CV including the contact details of two professional referees, and a covering letter explaining your reasons for applying for this studentship, and giving details of any relevant experience. The application should be sent to Janet Nicholas, Programme Administrator, Developmental Neurosciences ([Email Address Removed]). Enquiries regarding the PhD can be made direct to Professor Mary Fewtrell ([Email Address Removed]) and Dr Giovanni Baranello ([Email Address Removed]).
Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 31st May 2019
Interviews will take place during week beginning 17th June 2019
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