The NIHR BioResource – Rare Diseases project is an initiative to perform whole genome sequencing on 10,000 individuals with rare genetic diseases in order to improve our understanding of disease causation.
Five studentships jointly supervised by collaborators of the NIHR BioResource at the University of Cambridge and members of the MRC Biostatistics Unit are available to develop and apply statistical methodology to support this initiative:
1. The studentship is for full time study only.
2. Available for commencement in Michaelmas Term 2016
3. Full award to cover Cambridge University fees and a competitive stipend for a period of 3 years only.
4. This competition is open to all potential applicants regardless of eligibility as exceptional overseas candidates may be fully funded.
*Closing date is Thursday 31st March at midday GMT*
PhD Projects on currently on offer
1. Integrating genome sequencing data with flow cytometry and diagnostic laboratory data from patients with inherited immune
2. Modelling integration of MRI imaging data and whole genome sequencing data to improve understanding of paediatric neurological disease
3. The Genetic Architecture of the formation and function of blood platelets
4. Identification of penetrance and expressivity modifying factors in PAH
5. Identifying novel determinants of rare diseases in non-coding regions of the genome
For more details on these projects- please see http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk/training/phd-programme/phd-opportunities/
For information on how to apply please see http://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk/training/phd-programme/application-procedure/
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