Summary
The University of Cambridge invites applications for a fully funded, four-year PhD studentship in understanding immune ageing, hosted at the Cambridge Institute for Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Diseases (CITIID). This research opportunity is part of a collaborative project, CG-AGE, with GlaxoSmithKline, focusing on the molecular and cellular basis of immune ageing.
GlaxoSmithKline-Funded PhD Studentship in Immune Ageing, University of Cambridge, UK
Designation
PhD Studentship in Immune Ageing
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Immune Ageing and Immunology |
| Location | Cambridge Institute for Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease, University of Cambridge |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Minimum UK 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; background in molecular biology or computational biology/informatics |
| Job Description | Research on immune age metrics, perform multi-omic single-cell analyses, explore immune responses in ageing populations, and utilize machine learning techniques to interpret data. |
| How to Apply | Apply through the central University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions portal. |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 |
Research Area
Detailed exploration of the mechanisms and phenotypes associated with immune ageing, including characterizing aged immune responses and correlating these metrics to various clinical outcomes.
Location
Cambridge Institute for Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease, University of Cambridge, UK.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Highly motivated individuals with a minimum of a UK 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Candidates with a background in either molecular biology or computational biology/informatics are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
- The research involves longitudinal studies of an ageing population, analyzing immune responses to vaccines.
- Candidates will employ multi-omic techniques alongside computational methods for data analysis, aiming to uncover age-related changes in immune function.
- Involvement in both wet-lab and dry-lab experiments is expected.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications via the central University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions portal here.
Last Date to Apply
The closing date for applications is 18th June 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Eoin McKinney at efm30@cam.ac.uk.
