Swansea University's College of Medicine invites applications from highly motivated and ambitious candidates for a fully-funded PhD studentship.
The project involves an investigation into the rheological properties of blood clots, in order to develop a new biomarker for predicting risk of embolic events in patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis. The student will be based at the Centre for Nanohealth, but will also carry out research at the Haemostasis Biomedical Research Unit on site of Morriston Hospital. As part of the project, the student will be given the opportunity to spend a period at Penn Medicine, USA to undertake training using advanced imaging techniques such as Spinning Disk Confocal Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Studentship Eligibility
Academic requirements:
Candidates should have a first or upper second class honours degree in medical/chemical engineering, or a biomedical related subject.
Residency criteria:
The studentship is open to UK/EU and international students, but only UK/EU tuition fees will be paid. International students will be required to pay the remaining balance between UK/EU and international fees.
Funding
The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax-free stipend of £14,000 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).
International students are welcome to apply for this studentship, but will be required to pay the remaining balance between UK/EU tuition fees and international tuition fees.
How to Apply
To apply for this studentship, please email a CV and covering letter to Dr Karl Hawkins: k.m.hawkins@swansea.ac.uk
The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd August 2014.
Informal enquiries about the project are welcome and should also be directed to Dr Hawkins, either at the email address above, or by telephone: +44 (0)1792 295058.
For further details and application please visit the Swansea University Fully-funded PhD Studentship in Medicine page.
