Dr Michael Dennedy, Dr Martin O'Halloran
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
This project is a translational project collaboratively incorporating the department of therapeutics/adrenal research and the translational medical device research groups. The research programme is supported by funding from the European Research Council and The NUI, Galway University Foundation.
The PhD focuses on local and systemic biological changes following thermal ablation of the adrenal gland. This will be carried out in ex-vivo, in-vitro and in large animal in vivo models. The study will move towards first in man trials within the timeframe of the PhD.
Suitable candidates should have a detailed knowledge of human biology but have the ability to understand and upskill in basic concepts of engineering and medical device development.
Experience in the following techniques is desirable:
1. Immunohistochemistry/Basic Histology
2. Flow Cytometry
3. Immunoflourescence microscopy
4. RT-PCR
5. Protein evaluation
6. Genetics/Sequencing
7. Mass Spectrometry.
The PhD will run over a four year period and will be predominantly located in the Lambe Institute for Translational Research at NUI, Galway. However successful candidates will spend a significant period of their PhD in collaborator laboratories in Kansas State University, the University of Cambridge and University of Birmingham. Clinical immersion will also take place at the host institution, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge and the Mayo Clinic.
This is a structured PhD and training modules in laboratory techniques, biostatistics and research design will be undertaken in association with the HRB-Clinical Research Facility at NUI, Galway.
Funding Notes
Successful applicants will receive PhD stipend, consumable funding and fees.
Applicants should apply by email and will be expected to provide a CV, personal statement outlining their research experience and interests, and three references. Initial screening for suitable candidates will be based on this application.
Eligibility requirements are prior laboratory experience and an honours bachelors or masters degree (preferably first-class honours) in science or engineering.
We will not accept students with a prior PhD or those currently enrolled on a PhD programme in another institution.
Candidates Must provide exam transcripts if they are short-listed for interview.