This EPSRC-funded scheme is open to UK/EU applicants or those with permanent UK residence.

Life Sciences Interface for Physical Science GraduatesUniversity of Leeds

PhD positions at the White Rose Universities of Leeds and Sheffield

Applications from physical scientists are invited for 10 PhD positions at the Physical/Life Science Interface. These are available from October 2006. All research projects will be co-supervised across physical science/engineering and life-science departments within Sheffield and Leeds Universities. A wide range of experimental and theoretical projects are available, covering topics from single biomolecules to tissue properties. Industrially-linked studentships are also available.

A four-year framework contains preparative graduate-level courses equivalent to a full taught MSc to equip physical scientists with the background necessary for research at the life sciences interface.

Studentship stipends start at £13,800. Once registered, all students will receive a laptop and a generous consumables allowance for use in the laboratory.

Further details of available projects and course structure are available at http://www.physics.leeds.ac.uk/pages/WhiteRoseDoctoralTrainingCentre Applicants should have obtained, or be expected to obtain, a good degree (2.1 or above) or equivalent in chemistry, physics, mathematics or in an engineering discipline. Those with biological backgrounds should not apply.

This EPSRC-funded scheme is open to UK/EU applicants or those with permanent UK residence.

Enquiries should quote reference JAU/01/05, and be addressed in the first instance to either:
Mrs F Bonner email:
f.r.c.bonner@leeds.ac.uk
School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT
or
Mrs Kealey Lambert email:
k.lambert@sheffield.ac.uk
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sheffield, Hicks Building, Hounsfield Rd, Sheffield S3 7RH, UK

Or complete the application form available on the DTC Website.

Closing date: 31st March 2006