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UCL research department of genetics, evolution and environment

Ph.D. opportunities in Biological Sciences at a leading Research Department

Deadline: Friday 5 January 2018

The Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) invites applications from outstanding students for UCL Graduate Research Scholarships and Overseas Research Scholarships.

GEE is a vibrant research department in a central London location. Our department brings together scientists with shared interests in disciplines including biodiversity, evolution, genetics, developmental, and computational biology. We use integrative approaches to understand biological systems from theoretical, molecular and systems perspectives.

Candidates should contact a potential supervisor to discuss projects (www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/departments/gee/staff).

Within the department. Ph.D. opportunities are in these areas:

  • Biodiversity & Environmental Biology
  • Biology of Ageing
  • Computational Biology
  • Evolutionary Genetics
  • Evolution & Development
  • Human Genetics & Human Evolution
  • Systems Biology
GEE is a vibrant research department in a central London location

Candidates, from any country, with an excellent background in a relevant science (first or high upper second class BSc degree, minimum) are invited to apply. Full details (including downloadable application form & guidance documents) at:

  • UK & EU Students
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/UK-EU_Res/grs
  • International Students
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-res/ors
  • UCL-China Scholarships Council Research Scholarships
    https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-res/csc_ucl_scholarships/

GEE can nominate two applicants to be considered for UCL's Research Scholarships schemes.

How to Apply

Please follow the above links for detailed instructions. In brief, after you have been accepted by a prospective supervisor, you need to submit an application for admission to UCL online (step 1) and send additional documents (step 2) to: Lazaros Foukas

Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment,
University College London,
Darwin Building,
Gower Street,
London
WC1E 6BT, UK

GEE is a vibrant research department in a central London location