PhD Scholarship in Genetic Regulation: Explore the impact of genetic regulation on molecular phenotypes and disease development with a fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Dundee.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Genetic Regulation of Molecular Phenotypes and Disease Development
- Designation: PhD Candidate
- Research Area: Genetic Regulation of Molecular Phenotypes and Disease Development
- Location: University of Dundee, UK
- Eligibility/Qualification:
- Strong academic background in biology, genetics, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, informatics, statistics, mathematics, or related disciplines.
- Experience with genetic association methods (e.g., GWAS, eQTLs) or analysis of molecular datasets assays (e.g., RNAseq, DNAseq, mass spectrometry) is desirable.
- Prior training in data analysis and programming languages and environments (e.g., R, Python, Linux, HPC).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and a passion for scientific discovery.
- Job Description:
- Explore the effect of genetic variants on transcript expression, alternative splicing, and protein production in disease.
- Develop and apply data integration models and machine learning for multi-omics datasets to identify molecular profiles of disease and disease subtypes.
- Investigate the causal role of molecular phenotypes in disease development using longitudinal multi-omics datasets and large-scale genetic Biobanks.
- How to Apply:
- Email Dr Ana Vinuela at avinuela002@dundee.ac.uk with a copy of your CV to discuss your potential application and any practicalities.
- After discussion with Dr Vinuela, formal applications can be made via the direct application system at the University of Dundee website.
- Last Date for Apply: 16th September 2024
