Dr Victorio Bambini-Junior, Dr I Gonzalez
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
Applications are invited for a full-time self- funded PhD (via MPhil) in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. The expected duration of the PhD is 3 years (subject to satisfactory progress)
Project Description
This full-time PhD position for self-funded students is to be developed at the Bambini-Junior’s lab (vbjlab.com) in Preston UK. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of high prevalence that affects several aspects of individuals’ life. The aetiology of ASD is unknown, however it clearly has a strong genetic component involved in its triggering and developing. The aim of this project is to evaluate the behavioural alterations of several transgenic lineage of rodents. This challenging project will involve the behavioural analysis of transgenic models of neurotransmitter receptors. The supervisors have extensive experience in the field1,2 and publications can be provided upon request.
1. Petrovic, M. M. et al. Nat. Neurosci. 20, 529–539 (2017).
2. Fontes-Dutra, M. et al. Front. Synaptic Neurosci. 10, 9 (2018).
This is an opportunity to work in an emerging department. State-of-the art equipment is available to tackle some of the most fascinating questions in neuroscience.
Qualifications and background
Applicants should have a strong interest in physiology and preclinical models and have (or expect to hold by the start date) a UK Bachelor degree at upper second or first class honours level (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline. UK ,EU and International applicants are welcome.
Further information
Informal academic related enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Victorio Bambini Junior email [Email Address Removed]
For the application form and full details go to:https://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/study/project-opportunities.php
Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Student Registry email [Email Address Removed] quoting the reference number RPO-18-02
Closing Date: 15 October 2018,
Proposed Interview Date: 30 October2018
CURRENT UCLAN RESEARCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THESE PROJECTS
References
In addition to self-fund tuition fees, applicants will be required to pay additional bench fees of £8000 per year. Applicants should ensure that they have sufficient funding for tuition fees, bench fees and their own maintenance costs. Tuition fee information can be found at the following link:
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/index.php
UK (and some EU) applicants may be eligible for support through the Postgraduate Loan Scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan/eligibility
EU and International applicants require an English Language level of UKVI IELTS 7.0 (no sub-score below 6.5) or equivalent qualification.
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