The focus of this interdisciplinary project is to identify how emerging environmental contaminants impact human respiratory health. Environmental pollutants such as diesel exhaust particulates and cigarette smoke are known to exacerbate those already suffering from chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), however, the effect of emerging contaminants such as microplastics and associated vectored pathogens/pollutants, is not known. In this project we aim to expand our current research measuring and characterising microplastics in the air, both indoors and outdoors. We would also like to further investigate the effect of these contaminants, alone and with vectored factors, on human cells and tissues. In addition, we would like to identify and measure the effect of interventions to help reduce exposure to microplastics.
This is a full time PhD in Medical Sciences
For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Laura Sadofsky ([Email Address Removed]).
Location and Research Culture
Hull York Medical School’s unique partnership brings together the expertise of both the Universities of Hull and York and offers a thriving environment in which to conduct world-leading research. Strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and community health organisations offer a wide clinical base within which to study those conditions which most affect our communities – improving their health while developing research work that can be applied nationally and globally.
The School’s academic and clinical researchers at have a strong reputation for their work, 85% of which is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014). Their research is advancing improvements in healthcare – treatment, diagnosis and care – improving the health of people locally and impacting national and international health agendas. www.hyms.ac.uk
The student will join a dynamic research team and thriving community of graduate students from the UK and overseas in the Centre for Atherothrombosis and Metabolic Disease at the University of Hull. Many students also study in our laboratories at local hospitals across the city. This gives our students unparalleled access to the facilities, academic and clinical expertise to thrive in their research.
Named Academic
Dr. Laura Sadofsky, Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Centre for Atherothrombosis and Metabolic Disease.
Email: [Email Address Removed]
Start Date - To be arranged upon acceptance of an offer.
Qualification Required
In order to qualify for this position, you will require an undergraduate degree with at least a 2.1, or equivalent, in a relevant subject (Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy or related discipline). English Language IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
How to Apply
All applications MUST be submitted through the HYMS Postgraduate Centre via the online application system:
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/apply?course=DRPMEDSMED3&level=postgraduate
Please apply for a “PhD in Medical Sciences” at Hull York Medical School. Please quote HYMS with the project title when applying. In order for the Panel to get a sense of your academic background, commitment and interest, you are required to complete the application form in full and provide a research proposal/outline of academic interest. Research proposals and personal statements may be used in selecting applicants for interview. If you have any queries on how to apply, please email [Email Address Removed].
Interview Date
Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be sent details of the date, time and venue via email. If you are not invited for interview, it means that your application has not been successful. Please note that we do not offer feedback to applicants who are not invited to the interview.
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