[UK] Mres in Viral Pathogenesis – University of Liverpool
Applications are invited for a prestigious one year full time MRes commencing in October 2007. This studentship is funded by the BBSRC and comes with £12,800 pa stipend, along with University fees. The aim of this studentship is to study herpesvirus pathogenesis in the RAE 5 rated School of Infection and Host defence at the University of Liverpool, using a murine model system and molecular techniques such as DNA microarrays and BAC generated virus mutants. The successful student will register on the MRes course (see handbook at http://www.liv.ac.uk/biomedsci/prospective_students/mres/handbook.doc). It is also envisaged that the masters degree will lead to a PhD studentship on successful completion. Candidates should have a 1st or upper 2nd class degree in biological sciences. Applications should be made directly to Dr Bahram Ebrahimi (Ebrahimi@liv.ac.uk) in the form of a CV. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the School of Infection and Host Defence and arrange for an informal meeting. The closing date for application is 31st August 2007.
Other funding sources
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* General funding
Study information
Qualification: MSc
Study duration:12 months
Study mode:FT
Start month:October 2007
Entry requirements:1st or Upper second BSc (Hons)
Language requirements:UK and EU residents only
No. of students per year:1
Fees:Fees provided
Funding information
Funder:BBSRC
Title:Master of Science by Reserach
Value:£12,800
Number of awards per year:1
Funding applies to:EU applicants (including UK)
Funding duration:1 year
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:ebrahimi@liv.ac.uk
Application deadline:31 August 2007
