Phenotype variability in congenital myopathies

Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD studentship at the School of Basic and Medical Biosciences (King’s College London).

The successful candidate will work on a research project aiming to use CRISPR to develop in vivo models to reveal molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying two muscle diseases: Myosin Storage Myopathy and Laing Distal Myopathy. This is a pluridisciplinary project between two laboratories (led by Dr. Julien Ochala and Prof. Simon Hughes) where the successful candidate will receive a unique training combining molecular biology, zebrafish genetics, cell physiology and biophysics.

The preferred start date is October 2017.

To apply, you must have a first or upper second class degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Genetics. You should possess excellent written and oral communication skills. You should be highly motivated and able to work as part of a team.
All applicants must complete and submit by email to the first supervisor the following documentation in PDF format: CV, statement (giving details of the reasons for applying), and names, contact details of 2 referees.

Informal enquiries and requests for further information before the application deadline may be directed to Dr. Ochala -
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