PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology & Medicine

Wellcome Trust 4-yr (1+3)

Reference: PS02137

Closing date: 10 January 2014

Stem Cell Biology

Stem cells are defined by the dual capacity to self-renew and to differentiate. These properties sustain homeostatic cell turnover in adult tissues and enable repair and regeneration throughout the lifetime of the organism. In contrast, pluripotent stem cells are generated in the laboratory from early embryos or by molecular reprogramming. They have the capacity to make any somatic cell type, including tissue stem cells.

Stem cell biology aims to identify and characterise which cells are true stem cells, and to elucidate the physiological, cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern self-renewal, fate specification and differentiation. This research should provide new foundations for biomedical discovery, biotechnological and biopharmaceutical exploitation, and clinical applications in regenerative medicine.

Cambridge Stem Cell Community

The University of Cambridge is exceptional in the depth and diversity of its research in Stem Cell Biology, and has a dynamic and interactive research community that is ranked amongst the foremost in the world. By bringing together members of both the Schools of Biology and Medicine, this four year PhD programme will enable you to take advantage of the strength and breadth of stem cell research available in Cambridge. Choose from over 30 participating host laboratories using a range of experimental approaches and organisms.

Programme Outline

During the first year students will:

• perform laboratory rotations in three different participating groups working on both basic and translational stem cell biology;
• study fundamental aspects of Stem Cell Biology through a series of teaching modules led by leaders in the field;
• learn a variety of techniques, such as advanced imaging, flow cytometry, and management of complex data sets.

Students are expected to choose a laboratory for their thesis research by June 2015, and will then write a research proposal to be assessed for the MRes Degree in Stem Cell Biology. Students will then commence a 3 year PhD.

Visit the Apply link below for full details about the studentship and how to apply.

To view further information please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2503

Informal enquiries are also welcome via email to: cscr-phd@cscr.cam.ac.uk

Applications must be submitted by 17:00 of Friday 10th January 2014.

Interviews will be held 30th and 31st January 2014.

Please quote reference PS02137 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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