From dj.dekoning@roslin.ed.ac.uk Thu Oct 29 09:08:42 2009 From: "dj dekoning (RI)" Postmaster: Processed by the Listmaster To: Multiple Recipients of Subject: PHD studentships at The Roslin Institute Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:08:42 -0500 Dear All, Several 4-year PHD studentships are now available at The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh. For an overview of proejcts and details on eligibility please visit: http://www.roslin.ac.uk/postgraduate/studentships.php The projects on offer cover a wide area from cell biology & immunology to population genetics and mathematical modeling. Please note that additional projects are likely to be added over the next few weeks. Current Studentship Vacancies - The identification and development of novel antimicrobial peptides to control enteric disease in poultry and pigs - The evolution of avian colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1), interleukin 34 (IL34) and CSF1 receptor genes: a functional and structure-based analysis - Identifying novel genes controlling vascular calcification - Role of APN/CD13 in tissue differentiation - The role of Fibrillin1 (Fbn1) and other extracellular matrix genes in the function and differentiation of mesenchymal cell types - Interpreting and analysing population-level disease resistance data - Functional analysis of sexually dimorphic micro-RNAs during gonadogenesis in the chick embryo - Unravelling the SOCS2 molecular mechanisms that underpin bone growth and development - Cell biology and genetics of Streptococcus pyogenes induced macrophage necrosis - A Study of Canine Liver Stem Cells : Companion Animal Stem cell Programme - Genome-wide studies for genetics of social interaction - Reverse engineering of regulatory networks through genetical genomics - Dissecting structural and functional consequences of prion polymorphisms - Defining mechanisms of neurodegeneration associated with protein misfolding diseases - Neuropathogenesis of TSE or prion disease in the absence of detectable PrPSc All candidates should have or expect to have a minimum of an appropriate upper 2nd class degree. Applications including a full CV with names and addresses (including email addresses) of two academic referees, should be sent to: Human Resources, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PS. Or emailed to roslin.hr@roslin.ed.ac.uk. The closing date for applications to this studentship is 18 December 2009. DJ de Koning ***************************************** Genetics and Genomics The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh Roslin BioCentre, Midlothian EH25 9PS, Scotland UK ***************************************** The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336