Doctoral Training Centre

FundersEPSRC

BBSRC

Technologies at the interface between Engineering & the Physical Sciences and the Life Sciences

The Doctoral Training Centre forms part of an exciting, interdisciplinary research collaboration involving four universities: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee & Strathclyde.


PhD studentships

Ten fully funded, four-year studentships.
Apply now for commencement in September 2013.

These studentships offer an excellent opportunity to begin your research career alongside world-leaders in the fields of

We are looking for applicants who can deliver excellent research outcomes in a multi-disciplinary environment. We welcome interest from any discipline that can contribute to our specialist research fields, especially those with a background in engineering, physics and chemistry who have an interest in applying their knowledge to biological sciences.

Our focus is on producing highly-skilled research professionals at the life science interface between engineering and the biological and physical sciences. 

There is a critical need for early career researchers with broad, multidisciplinary expertise and the ability to communicate and interact across traditional academic boundaries. Coupled with this, they need possess the vision and insight required to develop the technologies that will form the cornerstone of future biological research.

We provide the research environment and training needed to develop these attributes.

Programme structure

The four-year studentship has two components:

Masters in Research

If successful, you will be registered for a Masters in Research in the first year. You will receive training and practical experience in all relevant areas and will complete two 14-week laboratory projects.

PhD

You will have the opportunity to experience all four University environments prior to final selection of a PhD project and supervisor. You will then continue your PhD studies at the University of your choice.

Funding

There are ten fully funded studentships available covering fees, stipend, research and travel costs. The funding is provided by the EPSRC, the BBSRC and the host Universities.

Eligibility

Please check the eligibility for these studentships under the UK Research Council guidelines.

Applying

  • Step 1: Email a full CV and a cover letter to Angela Woolton: angela.woolton@glasgow.ac.uk. Your CV should include the names, addresses and email addresses of at least two academic referees.
  • Step 2: you will then be contacted by the DTC to apply online via the University application system.

Deadline for applications

  • Please email your CV and cover letter by Friday 31 May 2013.

Note: all applications are being coordinated through the University of Glasgow.

Enquiries

For further details, including the levels of grants available, contact the DTC administrator:

Angela Woolton