Dr S Rani, Dr L Coffey
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Post summary
Applications are invited for a PhD position funded by WIT Co-Fund PhD Scholarship, for a 4-year research project “Investigating the role of glatiramer in modulating immune effector cells in a model of choroidal neovascularization (CNV)”. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated, capable of working on his or her own initiative and fit in with the friendly atmosphere within the wider research team. This PhD Project will investigate the potential therapeutic use of glatiramer in advanced age-related macular degeneration. The project is a collaboration between Waterford Institute of Technology, The Vision Clinic (Kilkenny, Ireland), Institute of Inflammation and Ageing (University of Birmingham, UK) and Experimentica Ltd. (Finland). The PhD project will be for 4 years and will cover fees in addition to a personal stipend and research expenses.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
• The successful candidate must have BSc hons (2.1 or 1.1) degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline
Desirable
• MSc degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
• Experience in cell culture
• Experience in histology and Immunohistochemistry
Desirable
• Experience in working with rodents
Skills & Competencies
Essential
• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT’s English Language Requirements for details.
• The candidate must demonstrate a high motivation, initiative and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary project team to achieve results.
• Have an academic record of excellence, good writing and communication skills.
Further information
For any informal queries, please contact Sweta Rani at email: [Email Address Removed] or telephone: +00353862328259
For queries relating to the application and admission process please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office via email [Email Address Removed] or telephone +353 (0)51 302883.
Website: www.wit.ie
Application procedure
Download the Research Postgraduate Application Form and return completed applications to [Email Address Removed], quoting WD_2018_04 in the email subject line.
Please note that paper submissions will not be accepted.
Funding Notes
4 years full time
Total value: €74,000 (Annual budget of €12,000 tax free student stipend, €2,000 research budget and €4,500 registration fees)