Joint PhD Scholarship: The Crick-King’s College London Joint PhD project with Marika Charalambous at the Pregnancy Physiology Laboratory offers a unique opportunity for a driven and passionate individual to delve into the intricate mechanisms of fatty acid mobilization and its implications for maternal and fetal health. This scholarship provides a platform to contribute to groundbreaking research and gain valuable insights into metabolic physiology and developmental biology.
Joint PhD Scholarship in Pregnancy Physiology Research
Designation: PhD Researcher
Research Area
The project focuses on understanding the processes of fatty acid mobilization during pregnancy, with a specific emphasis on the preferential transfer of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from mother to fetus. Through a multidisciplinary approach incorporating mouse models, human genetics, and metabolic data, the research aims to identify novel molecular mechanisms of maternal inter-organ communication during pregnancy.
Location
The research will be conducted at the Pregnancy Physiology Laboratory within the prestigious Crick-King’s College London partnership, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment for cutting-edge research.
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates with a strong background in physiological or biomedical sciences, along with experience in computational biology, are encouraged to apply. While prior experience with mouse models is advantageous, a keen interest in metabolic physiology and a drive to engage with ‘big data’ and molecular developmental biology are essential.
Job Description
The successful candidate will embark on a comprehensive study involving both ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ lab components. This will encompass the manipulation of expression of the pregnancy-specific gene regulatory network in metabolic tissues, utilization of state-of-the-art metabolomics techniques, and the integration of findings with human data to predict pregnancy outcomes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, including academic transcripts, along with a cover letter outlining their research interests, relevant experience, and how the scholarship aligns with their career aspirations. Submissions should be sent to Marika Charalambous by the application deadline.
Last Date for Apply
The deadline for applications is [10th October 2024]. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview shortly after the closing date.
Explore the opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of pregnancy physiology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maternal and fetal health.
