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Cardiff Research Scholarship into Advanced Neuroimaging Methods, UK

/ March 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

CRANIUM’s aim is to stimulate the next phase of development of neuroimaging methodology for translational neuroscience applications in human health and disease.The hub of CRANIUM is the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) with its human brain imaging techniques all under one roof:  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Electroencophalography (EEG) and Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).CRANIUM addresses three themes: Integration of multiple neuroimaging modalities, Experimentally informed mathematical modelling of brain structure and function. Enhanced image quantitation The doctoral research projects will be experimentally focussed with a strong bias towards physical science methodology applied to biological systems.The creative resources of PhD students will be harnassed to understand signals from the mammalian nervous system and to develop neuroimaging methods that will be adopted by animal and human neuroscience researchers across the world. The programme will prepare postgraduates for a research career in biomedical imaging and neuroscience, with the flexibility to take on new techniques as they develop.  Beyond academic research, there is increasing demand for experts who understand the measurement techniques applied to biological systems in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011

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Systems Biology PhD Studentship in Designing Metabolism at University of Exeter, UK

/ February 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

Biological systems are inherently complex and are a result of evolution. Understanding these systems requires us to draw on mathematical modelling, systems dynamics analysis and in silico simulations of agent-based model systems. In this project, we will utilise these approaches to understand the cellular metabolic networks of bacteria and to design them de novo.
Nature has an immense capacity to produce useful metabolites from simple building blocks. Even “simple” single celled organisms can use a handful of basic molecules, available to them in the environment, to make an array of diverse compounds. These are then utilised as energy source, molecular signals or even as toxins. Humans use such compounds in their diet, as medicines or in industrial applications. As such, it is of immediate value to understand the structure and dynamics of metabolic networks responsible for the production of diverse metabolites. Our analysis will combine approaches from graph theory, control theory and evolutionary biology to achieve such an understanding. We will then use the insight to manipulate existing metabolic networks in order to increase yield of specific products, or to design entirely novel networks.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 March 2011

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International PhD Scholarship in Theoretical Physics, Computational Biology, Sweden

/ January 26, 2011 Leave a Comment

The student will work in the area of dynamical modelling of biological networks, in particular in relation to network evolution. Primary biological topics to be addressed are the evolutionary origins and design principles of circadian clocks, but the computational tools and programs to be developed may also be applied to stem cell regulation and other biological systems. There will also be opportunity to do detailed, data-driven modelling of circadian clocks in plants.

The position is open to students of all nationalities who, at the time of starting the scholarship, have completed courses equivalent to at least 240 credits, of which 60 must be at advanced (MSc) level in physics, bioinformatics or computational biology, or who in other ways obtained the equivalent qualifications. In case of uncertainty concerning the applicant’s eligibility, it is advisable to contact the department for clarification.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14-02-2011

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