The Effects of Temperature on Central Axons

PhD (non-clinical) scholarship in ‘The effects of temperature on central axons’

Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship, fully funded by the MS society UK to support an ambitious student in neuroscience. Applicants should have a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) or equivalent) with a strong background in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology or a related subject. An interest in neurophysiology and neuropharmacology will be advantageous

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60-80% of people with multiple sclerosis, MS, experience temperature dependent symptoms. Recent work in Mark Baker’s lab has suggested a possible new route for treatment. The aim of the project is to explore further the mechanisms involved in the temperature sensitivity of impulse conduction in normal and diseased optic nerve axons in order to characterize the biophysical mechanisms involved, and to identify prototypic drug molecules that can potentially ameliorate the effects. It will be carried out at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, that boasts state-of-the art laboratories and core imaging facilities. The student will be a part of the supportive environment provided by the BartsMS research group and enabled to achieve at the highest level.


For an informal enquiry please email: [Email Address Removed]


The studentship is fully funded for three years by MS society UK and will commence October 1st 2018. It includes home/EU university fees and the student will receive a minimum tax free stipend per annum of £16296.00, consistent with MRC guidelines. This studentship is open to UK & EU nationals.

To apply please go online to website: https://mysis.qmul.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=RFQM-W1XF-01&code2=0009&code3=GUEST