Study Subject(s): Studentships are offered in Microbiology discipline. The successful applicants will join a multi-centre research group (Swansea University and Imperial College) focusing on population biology and evolution of bacterial pathogens of public health importance.
Course Level: These studentships are for pursuing PhD degree level at Swansea University, UK.
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
Residency criteria:
UK/EU/International applications are welcomed. Due to funding restrictions this studentship will only cover fees at a UK/EU level (2012/13 tuition fee UK/EU £3930, International £13,700).
Qualifications and experience:
First or upper second class UK degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Statistics, Bioinformatics or a relevant subject area.
Studentship position 1 – Statistical geneticist or computer scientist
You should have a good knowledge of at least one mainstream programming language such as C, Java, Python or Perl. Some experience of statistical data analysis, and especially computer intensive techniques such as Monte Carlo methods, are desirable. No previous knowledge of microbiology, genetics or evolution is required, but candidates should be enthused to learn about these subjects.
Studentship position 2 – Microbiologist (genetics/genomics)
You should have expertise or interest in molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing) and computer-based genetic analysis, but training and support will be provided to strengthen these areas. Previous experience in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory or in bioinformatics research is also strongly desirable.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International, UK/Europe (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) students can apply for these studentships.
Scholarship Description: Swansea University’s College of Medicine invites applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships in Microbiology. The successful applicants will join a multi-centre research group (Swansea University and Imperial College) focusing on population biology and evolution of bacterial pathogens of public health importance. You will investigate the genetic factors involved in generating and maintaining genotypic and phenotypic diversity in bacteria such as Campylobacter, E. coli and Staphylococcus. Comparative genomics approaches will examine the genetic structuring within pathogenic populations and answer fundamental questions about how genetic variation and genome plasticity influence adaptation and the evolution of pathogenicity.
Number of award(s): Two fully funded studentships are offered at Swansea University.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The studentships cover full UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £13726 p.a.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post. Please complete the College of Medicine Scholarship Application Form and return to: Sheppard Laboratory, Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine, Swansea University.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is Monday 15th July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Microbiology at Swansea University in UK
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