Location:
RILD Building level 3, RD&E Hospital Wonford, Exeter
The University of Exeter’s College of Medicine and Health is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship to commence 1st October or 1st November 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. For eligible students the studentship will cover Home tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £16,062for 3 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study. The student would be based in the College of Medicine and Health at the RILD Building, RD&E Hospital Wonford in Exeter.
Project Description:
Exeter has the world’s largest cohort of individuals with monogenic diabetes and has identified >20 new subtypes of diabetes in the last 20 years. This work has led to transformational changes in treatment, clinical management and best practice guidelines. The aim of the Phd is to identify and characterise new subtypes of diabetes.
We are seeking a highly motivated person with background in Bioinformatic, Mathematics or biology with basic coding/data analysis skills to join our award-winning team of geneticists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians.
Within our supportive and friendly team, you will learn how to analyse large data sets (e.g. genome sequencing data) and conduct clinical and genetic studies of the upmost scientific rigour and excellence. You will have the opportunity to publish your research in prestigious journals and present at international conferences. You will develop the necessary skills to bridge the gap between large-scale data analysis and clinical impact, acting as a springboard for a successful career in research in genetics and data science. Please contact Dr Kash Patel informally for more details by email [Email Address Removed]
This award provides annual funding to cover Home tuition fees and a tax-free stipend. For students who pay Home tuition fees the award will cover the tuition fees in full, plus at least £16,062 per year tax-free stipend. Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for part of the international tuition fee and no stipend.
International applicants need to be aware that you will have to cover the cost of your student visa, healthcare surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK to do a PhD.
The conditions for eligibility of home fees status are complex and you will need to seek advice if you have moved to or from the UK (or Republic of Ireland) within the past 3 years or have applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of science or technology , such as biomedical science, genetics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Knowledge of Python, R or similar language is desirable.
If English is not your first language you will need to have achieved at least 7.0 in IELTS and no less than 6.0 in any section by the start of the project. Alternative tests may be acceptable (see http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/english/).
How to apply
In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents.
· CV
• Personal statement on what makes you a good candidate for this PhD (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the PhD).
• Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)
• Two references from referees familiar with your academic work. If your referees prefer, they can email the reference direct to [Email Address Removed] quoting the studentship reference number.
• Names of two referees familiar with your academic work. You are not required to obtain references yourself. We will request references directly from your referees if you are shortlisted.
• If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 16th September 2022.
Interviews will be held virtually in the week commencing 26/9/2022.
If you have any general enquiries about the application process please email [Email Address Removed] or phone 0300 555 60 60 (UK callers) +44 (0) 1392 723044 (EU/International callers) Project-specific queries should be directed to the main supervisor.
Project-specific queries should be directed to the main supervisor Dr Kash Patel
For further information and to submit an application please visit - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4474
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