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B.Sc/B.Tech's can Avail PhD Studentship from Exeter University, UK
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Studentship : PhD
Project Title: Novel mechanisms contributing to mitotic spindle formation
Qualification: Applicants should possess at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject (e.g. biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, biological sciences). Applicants with degrees in other scientific and mathematical subjects, who can demonstrate a keen interest in biology and multi-disciplinary research, will also be considered.
Primary supervisor: Dr James Wakefield
Scholarship Awarded: This award covers fees at the UK/EU rate. International students can apply, but will need to be able to cover the additional fees (£9700 for 2010/11) from their own funds or other sources.
Project Summary
Cell division is carried out using a microtubule (MT)-based structure called the mitotic spindle, which ensures chromosomes are faithfully aligned and then segregated. In animal cells, the spindle is organized through the concerted action of proteins that bind to MTs altering their properties; so called MT associated proteins (MAPs). Using a proteomic approach in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster, we have recently shown that there are many hundreds of MAPs within the cell. Although it is clear that many of these MAPs have the ability to alter the properties of the mitotic spindle in vivo, we still have some way to go to identify a core set of eukaryotic MAPs required for mitotic spindle assembly. This project will combine cell biology, sensitised RNAi, bioinformatics, proteomics, and both low- and high-throughput microscopy and image analysis.
How to apply
In order to apply you will need to complete an online web form (opens in new window) where you must submit some personal details and upload a full CV, covering letter, and contact details for two academic referees before 12th February 2010. Your covering letter should outline your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake this project.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 March 2010.
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