PhD Studentship: Mitochondrial DNA repair
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Birmingham
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Biology & Life Sciences
- Location
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in Professor Hansong Ma's laboratory within the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham.
The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms governing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) transmission and maintenance. The project will combine genetic, cell biological, and molecular approaches using both Drosophila and human cell models to uncover the fundamental principles that regulate mtDNA inheritance and stability. Further information about the research programme can be found on the Ma Lab website: themalab.co.uk.
The studentship provides:
Tuition fees at the UK home student rate.
A tax-free maintenance stipend for four years at the current UKRI rate.
Applications from international students are warmly welcomed. Please note that the studentship covers tuition fees at the UK home rate only; international applicants will be responsible for paying the difference between the home and international tuition fees.
To apply, please email Professor Hansong Ma at h.ma.6@bham.ac.uk with:
-A current CV.
-A cover letter outlining your research interests, relevant experience, and motivation for applying.
The studentship is expected to commence in 2027.
Funding notes
The studentship provides:
Tuition fees at the UK home student rate.
A tax-free maintenance stipend for four years at the current UKRI rate.
Please contact h.ma.6@bham.ac.uk for more information about how to apply for this position.
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