PhD Understanding Zika virus pathogenesis in human neurons

Closing Date

3 Jan 2019

Address

Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge

Duration

3 years

Project Description

Increased global travel, urbanization and climate change have dramatically increased the likelihood of encounters with emerging and re-emerging viruses. This is particularly important for viruses transmitted through an intermediate vector, like mosquitoes. The emergence of Zika virus in Brazil in 2015 is one of the most recent examples. 

This project will focus on understanding the tropism and virulence of Zika virus in human neurons. The outcomes of this project will expand our fundamental knowledge in a key pathological aspect of Zika infections as the impaired development of the unborn brain. 

Full details of the projects and how to apply are available from the following link: http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/graduate/fully-funded-studentships. 
*Please quote reference PK17049 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 
 

Funding Notes

The studentships are available to students who qualify for Home/EU fees. Further information at: View Website. 

Funding will cover the student's stipend at the current Research Council rate and University Fees. The studentships will be funded for three years in the first instance subject to eligibility with the possibility of additional funding in the fourth year depending on circumstances. 

Applicants should hold or be about to achieve a First or Upper-Second (2.i) class degree in a relevant subject. 
By time of interview all potential students must have fulfilled language requirements for admission. 
(View Website). 

Applications from ineligible candidates will not be considered.