PhD Studentship

Funded PhD Studentship in the Tanos Laboratory on the Role of Centriole Distal Appendages, Cilia and Ciliary Signalling in Kidney Disease.

The Tanos Laboratory  at Brunel University London is offering a fully funded PhD studentship to carry out research on the role of distal appendages, cilia and ciliary signalling in kidney disease.

This fellowship will be based in the College of Health Medicine and Life Sciences at Brunel University London and funded by Kidney Research UK. It will offer a basic salary in-line with the UKRI stipend of £17,609 plus Home/EU tuition fees, for a maximum of 42 months.  

Overview

This PhD studentship on the role of centriole distal appendages and ciliary signalling in kidney disease will integrate previous work from the Tanos lab, together with other current knowledge in the field. This research will involve using tissue culture, cloning, cell biology and microscopy techniques involving the well-known RPE-1 model cell line as well as RPTEC and IMCD3 cells. Later stages of the project will involve research in collaboration with Professor David Long at UCL GOS ICH. The student will also benefit from Dr. Tanos’ an extensive collaborative network.

The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Barbara Tanos. For informal discussions about this studentship, please contact Dr Barbara Tanos ([email protected] ).

Eligibility

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree (first or upper second class) or equivalent qualification in Biosciences (tbc). A Masters qualification in a relevant area would be desirable. Experience in cell biology research, microscopy and kidney research is desirable. Applicants who have not been awarded a degree by a University in the UK will be expected to demonstrate English language skills to IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.0 in any section).

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please e-mail the following to [email protected]  by June 30th , 2022.

• An up-to-date CV.
• A single-page A4 single-spaced personal statement stating why you are a suitable candidate (i.e. outlining your qualifications and skills).
• One example of your academic writing (e.g. an essay, a section from an undergraduate or a Masters dissertation).
• A summary of your teaching experience or the teaching activities you feel you could support.
• Names and contact details for two academic referees.
• A copy of your highest degree certificate and transcript.
• A copy of your English language qualification, where applicable.

Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview. Applicants chosen for interview will be instructed to submit a formal online application via Admissions. 

For further information about how to apply, please contact the College of Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Research Student Office on [email protected]