PhD Studentship

Post Summary

PhD Project: Manipulation of blood brain barrier permeability in the progression of TBI pathobiology and outcomes

The Loane and Boto labs invite applications from prospective PhD students to work on a project tackling the blood brain barrier integrity after repetitive mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), using both rodent and fruit fly models.

The selected candidate will be the recipient of a Trinity Research Doctorate Award (TRDA), a pioneering PhD Programme in Trinity College Dublin providing invaluable interdisciplinary training and experience, forming part of a wider team of clinician scientists, neuroscientists, legal experts, and policy makers aiming to identify novel markers for brain damage and understand the legal implications in sport-related concussions. The specific student within the Loane-Boto group will use a combination of molecular, flow cytometry, imaging and neurobehavioural approaches to study how the disruption of the blood brain barrier affects brain function, and how this structure can be manipulated for recovery.

The Loane and Boto labs are located in close proximity in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading research-intensive university. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and collaborative candidate with a degree in biological or brain sciences and previous experience in molecular biology, neurobiology, genetics, or neuroimmunology. A Master’s degree in a related field will be desirable.

The PhD studentship is supported by a generous TRDA Award that covers academic fees and provides a PhD stipend of €25,000/annum. The interactions among principal investigators and research team members, as well as the interdisciplinary nature of the TRDA PhD Programme, will provide a unique training opportunity for PhD students on the important societal topic of sports-related concussion in the 21st Century and its medical and legal consequences.

NOTE: Applicants must have been resident in an EU member state for 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible for EU fees

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to:-

Informal inquiries are welcomed.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.