“Analysis and Comparison of Gene Networks�

BACKGROUND

This is a 3 year studentship to start October 2007 available to UK or EU nationals. The stipend will be £14709 for the year 2007/8. The funding includes fees (£3300 for the year 2007/8).

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a PhD student with an interest in the analysis of large-scale gene networks and protein networks to work in the Bioinformatics group in the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. We are using data from high-throughput screens and manually curated data on gene networks to analyse gene function in a network context. The project will investigate ways of utilizing these networks and disease related information to improve the understanding of disease mechanisms

REQUIREMENTS

EU citizenship and at least a degree 2.1 degree in Bioinformatics or a related subject

TERMS

All candidates must be citizen of an EU country and possess, or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 degree in Bioinformatics or a related subject. This post will be located on the Guy’s Campus.

LOCALE

Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics, King’s College London, UK

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates must be citizen of an EU country and possess, or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 degree in Bioinformatics or a related subject. This post will be located on the Guy’s Campus.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter including the names and contact details of two referees, as well as a completed College Application Form which can be found at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/apply/form.html to: Mrs Esther Huntbach, Divisional Manager, Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, King's College School of Medicine (Guy's Campus), Floor 8, Guy's Tower, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT

For an informal discussion and further details please contact Dr Thomas Schlitt at thomas.schlitt([at])kcl.ac.uk

Please note: I received several enquiries from non EU citizen. Unfortunately funding is only available to EU nationals - non EU citizen need not apply.