Ph.D. Studies in Cellular and Molecular Physiology (UK)

The study of the cellular and molecular basis of cell function and regulation has been and still is one of the major growth areas in biology. This will continue as data from the Human Genome Project will provide a substantial resource and pose many new unanswered questions about the cellular roles of novel proteins. The Liverpool 4-year Programme was the first to be funded by the Wellcome Trust and has been running since 1994.

Research environment

The Physiological Laboratory in Liverpool is widely recognised as an international centre for research in this area. The research groups in the department are supported by substantial external funding from a range of sources. The department has outstanding research traditions - Charles Sherrington, Richard Caton and Roderick Gregory are among its former professors.

International class scientists from other departments in the University of Liverpool also participate in the Ph.D. training programme.Close collaborations exist between the scientists and laboratories involved in the programme. The research interests of the faculty members participating in the programme can be consulted at this site (see Faculty).


Eligibility and funding

Wellcome trust funded Ph. D.'s

We will admit five students a year. The students will be fully funded by The Wellcome Trust who will provide four year Prize Studentships (currently starting at £18,685 per annum, tax free), course fees, travel and research funds for the programme. Full fees are paid to residents of EU countries but non-EU students will be required to pay the additional fees chargeable to overseas students (currently around £12,000 per year extra). All candidates that are short-listed must be interviewed. Travel expenses will be covered for UK and EU students but candidates from non-EU countries are likely to be required to pay their own travel expenses.

MRC and BBSRC funded Ph. D.'s

We will admit 2-4 students a year onto the programme. The students will be fully funded by the MRC or BBSRC who will provide four year Prize Studentships, course fees and research funds for the programme at stipend rates stipulated by each funding body. Only students with UK residency are eligible for these studentships.


How to apply

Potential applicants from the UK should have or expect to obtain a first or upper secong class Honours degree. We also welcome applications from suitably qualified students from EU and other countries (see Eligibility and funding). Applicants may contact Professor Alexei Tepikin but additional information is already available on this site. Formal applications which should include a curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers of two academic referees should be sent by post, fax or by email by 11th January 2010.
Short-listed applicants will be interviewed in February

Address applications to:

Michelle Nelson
The Physiological Laboratory
School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Liverpool
Crown Street, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK

Email - michelle@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 794 5329
Fax: 0151 794 5321

The Curriculum Vitae should include:

Full name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Full address (including e-mail address, postal address and contact telephone number).
Education (not more than one A4 page). This should include University's name, degree description (e.g. BSc in Physiology) with dates and final degree classification or final mark (e.g. First Class, Upper Second Class or "4.7 out of maximal 5" …). If the final result is not yet available than please provide preliminary indications of the degree classification/mark (e.g. final outcome of previous years of University education). Please also briefly indicate results of school examinations (GCSE and A level results or equivalents for other examination systems).
Research experience (not more than two A4 pages). This could include a title and brief description of undergraduate project(s) and other relevant laboratory experience.
Employment record and other relevant activities (not more than one A4 page). Employment record should include dates. Other relevant activities - any information relevant for the selection of the candidate for the interview can be included in this section.

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