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Course overview

Course name: PhD Studentship in Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors in cortico-thalamic circuits: cognitive mechanisms
University/institute:
Location: United Kingdom
Start date: 2009-05-15
Fields of interest: PhD Studentship in Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors in cortico-thalamic circuits: cognitive mechanisms

Course details & information

Applications are invited for a four-year BBSRC Industrial CASE Partnership PhD Studentship commencing in October 2009 in collaboration with Schering-Plough Corporation (Newhouse, Scotland). The studentship covers a tax-free stipend (currently £17,440 per annum) in addition to covering tuition fees at the UK/EU rate.

This project aims to understand the function of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors in cortico-thalamic circuits and their role in cognitive mechanisms. The use of selective ligands for these receptors as tools for understanding neural circuitry will be a major focus. The project will involve in vivo and in vitro neurophysiology and pharmacology. In addition to working at UCL, students will be expected to take up the opportunity of a placement with Schering-Plough during the studentship. We are looking for very motivated candidates with excellent scientific potential.

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology carries out research in well-equipped laboratories adjacent to Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust. The Institute achieved the highest ratings in the last four RAE assessments. Research within the Institute is wide-ranging covering from basic sciences to clinically-related translational study. This is an ideal environment for research training. The PhD student will benefit from state-of-art facilities within the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and UCL School of Life and Medical Sciences. This project will benefit a student who wishes to establish a career in Biomedical Science.

Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) a minimum upper-second degree or equivalent in an associated subject such as neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology or biological sciences. Previous laboratory-based research experience is desirable.

Interested in this course?

If you're intrested in this course and/or want to find out more, please contact:

Formal applications should be submitted in the form of a CV and covering letter outlining motivation, interest, and suitability for this project to Prof. T E Salt at t.salt@ucl.ac.uk. Contact details for three references should also be provided. Informal email enquiries are welcome.

Course posted: 2009-04-24 12:07:28
last updated: 2009-04-24 09:55:17

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