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Another
discovery
channel
You make more than just scientific findings
as a postgrad, says Matthew Killeya
HERES one thing we learned this month:

no two scientists have the same experience
during their masters or PhD. New Scientist
has talked to a wide range of prominent
researchers about their postgraduate years,
and discovered a great deal about their
personal journeys to the top flight of science
(see What Ive learned, pages 58 and 60).
However, these conversations also
provided a reminder that there are feelings,
encounters and moments that the majority
of postgrad students will almost definitely
share. Some things are specific to a PhD,
others are just as common during a masters
or other course after your degree. So from the
moment you decide to commit to further
study through to life afterwards, heres what
to expect as a postgrad.
The first discovery is a deep-rooted

passion for your subject
Biopharmaceuticals Centre of Excellence

for Drug Discovery at GlaxoSmithKline
in Stevenage. You will only negotiate
the inevitable low points by complete
commitment to your research project.
However, just like the difference between
falling in love and tying the knot, a passion
for your subject does not necessarily come
at the same time as knowing you want to
commit to years more of study.
Do not worry if you are not completely
confident that you are making the right
decision sometimes that doesnt come until
later. For instance, Martin Rees, president of
the Royal Society, says he was not sure of his
choice until a year into his PhD (see page 58).
Success as an undergraduate does

not guarantee success later
Clearly, anyone considering staying on at

university and pursuing an academic career
You may have kept it hidden from your friends should have shown achievement as an
so far, for fear of losing a hard-earned slacker undergraduate and demonstrated potential,
but dont assume you need to have been the
reputation. You may even have struggled to
top of your class nor be expecting a first.
come to terms with it yourself. But the main
Nor will you necessarily need to have been
thing any undergraduate realises when they
capable across every area witness space
decide to commit to a PhD or masters is just
scientist Colin Pillingers description of his
how much they love their discipline.
chemistry experiments (see page 60).
Discovering this is good news, of course:
Conversely, success as an undergraduate
a consuming interest in your subject is
does not necessarily transfer to the next level,
probably the most important ingredient
especially to a PhD. Moving from the confines
for success, says Mike Owen, head of the
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Choose your supervisor

wisely: that relationship
is the keystone of
postgraduate life
of undergrad exercises with known solutions
to the potentially unbounded problems
you will explore in a doctorate requires
motivation, curiosity, creativity, imagination
and stubbornness. If your undergraduate
course has an option to do a project or
dissertation module, grasp the opportunity
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to get a feel for postgrad life.
This kind of experience can often prove
a revelation. Science was something
I had fallen into, says Nancy Rothwell,
vice-president of research at the University
of Manchester. But my final-year project
suddenly made science seem like the most
exciting thing imaginable, so a PhD was then
obvious. I havent changed that view since.
Lecturers can help enormously

Many students who go on to do a masters or
PhD do so thanks to a gatekeeper a lecturer
or professor who recognises their potential
and helps set them on their journey.

If there is somebody in your department
encouraging you, then take it as definite sign
that you might be well suited.
Do not be shy of looking beyond your
department for advice. If you are enjoying a
fascinating part of your subject that is beyond
the scope of your lectures, why not take
physicist David Deutschs advice (page 60)
and get in touch with the relevant researcher
at another university?
Further down the line, choose your
supervisor carefully: that relationship is the
keystone of postgrad study particularly
in PhDs. Ask yourself if you would want a
Passion for your subject doesnt mean you necessarily

want, or are ready, to commit to a PhD or masters
hands-on supervisor who you see most

days, or whether you would prefer one who
communicates monthly via Post-it notes in
your pigeon-hole? Try to visit a department
before applying, and ask students what its
like working for the various professors.
The step up is large

In the first few weeks of postgrad life, it is
easy to feel somewhat awestruck by your
supervisor and your peers. Whether you are
doing a masters or a PhD, you are likely to
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What Ive learned Martin Rees
Martin Rees
is professor of
cosmology and
astrophysics at
the University of
Cambridge. He is
president of the
Royal Society.
There was no particular

planning in my case. Some
research students know, right
from the start, exactly what
to do. I didnt really know for
sure. It was only after a year
that I was sure I was doing
something I would enjoy.
I was lucky in two ways.
I had a very inspiring
supervisor, which is one of
the most important choices
you can make. Second,
I worked in a subject where
new things were happening.
In a stagnant field, the only
unsolved problems will
be those that an earlier
generation of good
researchers could not solve,

and you will probably get
stuck on them too.
There are always up and
downs in research. There
are always ideas that do not
work out. It is not a bad idea
if students do some teaching
or tutorials. Every week
you feel like you have done
something positive
it prevents gyrations in
your morale level.
If you can write just 50
words a day, thats more
than enough. When you say
it like that, it does not seem
very daunting. Writing the
thesis is difficult, but most
people publish papers along

the way, so it is not a case of
starting with a blank canvas.
Getting a PhD will not
necessarily get you a job in
that subject. You should not
embark on a PhD unless you
have an intrinsic interest.
You should feel it was
worthwhile in itself.
Doing a PhD occupies
the most free and most
independent years you
will ever enjoy even more
than as an undergraduate.
Students should make the
maximum use of those
three years and learn as
much as possible.
What Ive learned Andy Hopper
Andy Hopper
is professor of
computer technology
at the University of
Cambridge and head
of the computer lab.
He has co-founded
about 12 companies.
What I didnt learn was

how to ski. It is good to
have interests outside work.
I hoped to study in the Alps,
but had no response. I ended
up at Cambridge and took
up flying.
Peers can teach you just as
much a supervisor. I was
thrown into a shared office
with two other PhD students,
squashed in like sardines.
I shared an office with the
creator of C++ and another
guy who went on to be a

senior developer at Google.
My supervisor was a
brilliant man, but it took me
a year to understand what
he was saying. He was on a
different level and I realised
I had to get on a rocket and
get up there.
I learned to do what
youre good at not to try
and go up against people
who are better than you.
I was a soldering-iron guy
share an office with people working on

completely different things to you. Put
bluntly, there will be a lot of people around
you who know a lot of stuff you do not.
Nodding and smiling can be a useful skill.
A years worth of fretting before
comprehending what your supervisor is
talking about is not uncommon. In the same
way that road directions are often sketchier
from people who know the route, your
supervisors familiarity with their own field
can mean they take your understanding of it
for granted.
It was a massive shock, being thrown into
the deep end of research, says Marcus Du
and not too much of a

mathematician. Find
something you are good at
that makes you happy.
If every PhD student
changed the world,
everyone would get
a migraine. I have just
finished my 50th supervision.
They are all trying to change
the world and Im trying to
calm them down a bit.
It is only a PhD, its not a
Nobel prize not yet.
Sautoy, professor of mathematics at the

University of Oxford. I remember being
completely flummoxed by the onslaught of
foreign words in the academic papers my
supervisor gave me to read. But I began to
learn a new style of reading, which pulled
out the big story of the paper without trying
to understand all the details.
Listen carefully, note everything down and
think about it in your own time. Sometimes
a comment from your supervisor that
confused you can come into its own months
later. Your peers will be able to help you settle
in, and will soon prove their worth by offering
an alternative perspective on your work
something which makes all the difference

when you get stuck.
It is important to be ambitious but also
realistic. Many students expect to be doing
fundamental research from day one, and in
most cases this is unrealistic, says Wendy
Hall, professor of computer science at the
University of Southampton. You have a lot
to learn and will spend considerable time
reading about what others are doing.
Funding yourself has got a bit easier

PhD students can now expect significantly
more help with finances compared to a decade
ago. This year, PhD students will receive a
stipend of 12,300. Funding can be trickier
if you do a masters, but teaching, marking,
demonstrating and exam invigilation all now
offer potential extra sources of money.
Not everything goes to plan

It is easy to reach the second year of a
research-based postgraduate placement and
feel you have not achieved much. In a PhD,
this is when you start to make your research
your own. Starting to apply your knowledge to
proper, independent research can be a shock.
By its nature, it leads you down blind alleys,
and your supervisor can only help so much.
Expect to have setbacks and failures.
Everybody struggles if all your experiments
worked first time, then your supervisor would
more than likely become suspicious.
I remember being
completely flummoxed
by the onslaught of
foreign words
Some things will be out of your control and
you will need to make the best of it. It could
be that your supervisor goes on sabbatical
for a chunk of your PhD something which
happened to Rothwell. At the time I thought
it was a real disadvantage, but it made me
stand on my own two feet, she recalls.
Interruptions can be positive

Time away from your desk can provide the
inspiration that makes the difference between
a breakthrough and banging your head
against the wall. Teaching and other
departmental responsibilities mean that you
do something positive every week, even when
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FOUR REASONS
TO DO A MASTERS
Test the
water
Build on
your degree
You may be unsure whether you are cut out for

research. A masters gives you a taster without the
long-term commitment. It also leaves the door
open should you wish to do a PhD later on.
Some masters courses are taught, rather than

research-based with a thesis. On these courses,
expect lectures, seminars and coursework with
a dissertation at the end.
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your research does not go to plan. Not only

is communicating ideas an important skill
to have, teaching refreshes your broader
understanding of your subject.
Your results are no good unless others

believe them
You will reach a stage where you understand
the intricate details of what you are doing
more than your supervisor does. He or she
will still be there to give you general guidance
but, more importantly, to check your results.
You need to be as sure as possible that these
are correct. This is one of the single most
important lessons to learn as a postgraduate,
Picking the right supervisor is probably one of the most

important decisions youll make so take your time
and this kind of rigour will also be central to

your integrity as a scientist, which makes it
highly valued in the job market.
Public speaking is not so bad

Somewhere along the way, you will probably
attend academic conferences. This is a chance
to meet some of the top people in the field and
get some fresh perspectives on your work.
Seeing what others are working on can be
invaluable for triggering thoughts about your
own research. Hearing about the hurdles
Earn more
in some cases
Across the overall job market, graduates with a

masters are offered an average starting salary
around 1000 greater than those with a bachelors,
according to a 2006 survey by the Association of
Graduate Recruiters. But be warned: a masters
wont necessarily win you a bigger salary in a
scientific career. In a survey of New Scientist
readers earlier this year, we found that the average
pay of industrial scientific researchers with a
masters was around the same as a bachelors
around 26,000 to 27,000. Only a PhD seems to
make the difference in science, with an average
salary of 36,000.
And finally
live longer
With a masters youll live to a riper old age.

Thats the conclusion of a study by Robert Erikson
at Stockholm University in Sweden, who used
Swedish census data to show that mortality
rates dropped with a higher level of education.
Between 1991 and 1996, men aged 64 with a
masters or similar qualification had a lower risk of
dying than those with a basic tertiary education
around 8.5 per cent versus 9.6 per cent. Those
with a doctorate stuck around even longer, with a
risk of death of only 6 per cent. Richard Fisher
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Science, work and business

What Ive learned Colin Pillinger
Colin Pillinger
is a professor of
planetary sciences at
the Open University
in Milton Keynes.
He led the team that
created the UKs Mars
lander, Beagle 2.
Postgrad life is a bit

like football as you get
older you remember you
were a lot better than you
actually were.
I was always good at
science, but not at every
aspect. It was no great loss
when Colin Pillinger stopped
mixing chemicals. I have
been known to have to clean
things off ceilings before.
You dont always need
to be the best candidate.
After my PhD, I won the
opportunity to examine the
Apollo lunar samples. An
internal candidate for the job

had turned it down, saying a
career in space research had
no future. Every time he sees
me on the television now, he
probably kicks his cat.
The step up wasn't
a shock, I enjoyed it
immensely. I wrote a paper
as a student, which to this
day is the most cited I have
ever written.
A PhD allowed me to
develop independence.
Some supervisors breathe
down your neck, but mine
left me alone. He believed
that if you made mistakes,

it was better to let you find
them out yourself. But his
door was always open to me.
Its a pretty good way to let
people become researchers.
I found discovering
things nobody else knew
was a pretty good way of
spending your time. I did a
PhD because I wanted to do
something new. Its totally
possible to be original
in a PhD. You have to be
enquiring. We need more of
these people theres a lot of
talent were not getting.
David Deutsch
is a professor of
physics at the
University of Oxfords
centre for quantum
computation. In
1998, he received
the Paul Dirac prize
medal from the
Institute of Physics.
I didnt think about

where I should pursue a
research career. I didnt see
that it made any difference.
As an undergraduate at [the
University of] Cambridge,
I assumed it would be at
Cambridge. Around the same
time, I went to see the head
of theoretical astrophysics at
Oxford because his book had
inspired me. He said, Why
not come here? and so I did.
I wanted to do research in
the foundations of physics
that wasnt a variable.
I wasnt working with
the big shots; they cast a

benevolent eye on what
I was doing, greatly to their
credit. It was perfect: I was
allowed to work on what I
wanted, and I didnt have
the burden of making the
core effort of the department
work. When I asked
questions, they were there.
I arranged to meet
people who I thought were
great. I dont mean going
from university to university
networking. But if you read a
other research students have faced can also be

quite reassuring.
If you do not like talking in public, then
this is the time to sort it out. Speaking about
something you are passionate about can do
wonders for the nerves. Writing a talk forces
you to think about the structure and main
messages of your thesis, which of course will
help you write and present the thing later on.
You can do the most amazing
experiments or make the most astounding
observations, but if you fail to communicate
them, you might as well never have done
the work, says Mike Benton, professor of
palaeontology at the University of Bristol.
paper that fascinates you, go

for it. Dont feel shy. Everyone
is receptive to somebody who
is genuinely interested.
I had several abrupt
changes in direction or at
least it looked like that from
the outside. I just followed
my nose to see where it took
me: from quantum field
theory to looking at the
strange properties of
curved barriers to quantum
computing. It required some
enlightened supervisors to let
me do that.
In a PhD, one of the final hurdles is an

oral defence of your thesis or viva to two
experts in the field. It may be a two to threehour grilling but, on the bright side, it is also a
rare opportunity to talk non-stop about your
research to people who will actually listen.
You pick up other useful life skills too

Time in academia beyond your degree will
expand your abilities in ways few other things
can. Getting that final degree changed my
life and opened opportunities for me in ways
I surely still dont understand, says Paul
Nahin, professor emeritus at the University of
New Hampshire in Durham. Aside from your
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What Ive learned David Deutsch
technical knowledge, you will learn

organisation, prioritisation, critical thinking
and self-motivation.
The idea that an extra piece of paper will
make you unemployable or overqualified
outside academia is a fallacy. In fact, as few as
one-quarter of UK science PhD students stay
in academia, according to figures from the UK
GRAD programme, which aims to improve the
career chances of postgraduate researchers.
At the same time, a postgraduate
qualification is no guarantee of a job in
academia. The career ladder is tough, but it
has to be, says Benton. As a researcher you
are creating knowledge, not following a
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WISDOM IN A NUTSHELL
In any creative endeavour you need a break,
whether it is scientific research or anything
else. The harder you work at it the more likely
you are to get the break you want.
Harry Kroto, Francis Eppes Professor of Chemistry,
Florida State University in Tallahassee
The movie scientist who shouts eureka

is far from reality. You have to be passionate
about your subject and willing to endure
months of drudgery.
Mike Benton, professor of vertebrate palaeontology,
University of Bristol
Often research doesnt go as expected.

I discovered pulsars about two years into my
PhD. It was too late to change the title of my
thesis, so they appeared in the appendix.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell, visiting professor of physics,
University of Oxford, who during her PhD spotted
regular radio pulses from space, which were the first
evidence for the existence of neutron stars
Find an understanding spouse that wont

let you quit when the going gets tough.
My wife earned at least half my doctorate.
Paul Nahin, professor emeritus of electrical
engineering, University of New Hampshire
Surround yourself with smarter colleagues

and listen and learn from them.
Mike Owen, head of the Biopharmaceuticals Centre
of Excellence for Drug Discovery at GlaxoSmithKline
in Stevenage
well-beaten track, so only the most creative

and persistent will do.
Things will almost certainly start to inexplicably fall

into place towards the end of your postgrad
Whatever happens, it will be time

well spent
ultimately gratifying. The rewards are

fantastic for those who work hard and who
have a real spark of originality, says Benton.
The chance to challenge received wisdom
and to find something new no one has realised
before are unbeatable.
And if you later find yourself picking your
completed thesis off the shelf and caressing it
like a small pet, do not worry this is entirely
normal behaviour.
Towards the end, things unexpectedly start to

fall into place and make sense. After months
of toiling away on a handful of very specific
problems, you come up for air and see where
your work fits into the scientific endeavour.
Your thesis becomes the story of a period of
your life. Step back and you will see you have
achieved a lot.
As long as you are interested in the subject,
a postgraduate degree will be hard work but
Think carefully about who you choose

as your supervisor. It can be very inspirational
to be supervised by a well-known professor,
but nowadays academics can be abroad a lot.
You need someone to talk to about your
research on an everyday basis.
Wendy Hall, professor of computer science,
University of Southampton
Its important to make compromises

sometimes. If you are going for a big theorem
then sometimes you just have to accept that
you wont be able to prove the whole thing.
But even just a small bite out of these big
problems can be fantastic progress.
Marcus du Sautoy, professor of mathematics,
University of Oxford
Matthew Killeya has a PhD in statistics

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Studentships and Courses Focus
Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Postgraduate Opportunities 2007-08
School of Agriculture,
Food & Rural Development
We welcome applications for postgraduate research degrees in
the areas of: agricultural economics and farm management;
animal nutrition and novel foods; animal science; crop
production and organic farming systems; food marketing; food
quality; land use and soil management; molecular and
immunological microbiology (animal science); rural economy.
PhD studentships are available for projects focusing on
European rural development and/or rural studies (for
information on these studentships contact Dr Andrew
Donaldson, e-mail: andrew.donaldson@ncl.ac.uk).
We also offer two main suites of Masters level taught
programmes, one group in management and marketing and
the other in environmental and agricultural sciences.
Bursaries are available for the MSc in Rural Sciences, which
is an ESRC recognised postgraduate training programme.
For further information visit the School's website
www.ncl.ac.uk/afrd/postgrad/ or the Centre for Rural
Economy's website www.ncl.ac.uk/cre
School of Biology & Psychology

(Biology Division)
We offer postgraduate research degrees across a wide
spectrum of research areas, from whole organism biology
up to molecular biology and modelling, where molecular
ecology forms the bridge between many of the School's
diverse interests. Several NERC PhD studentships are
available to support suitably qualified students.
We also offer a wide range of modular, interdisciplinary Masters
level taught programmes, including Environmental Consultancy,
Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology, Integrated Pest
Management and Wildlife Conservation and Management.
For further information visit the School's website for
more details www.ncl.ac.uk/biology/postgrad/
School of Biology & Psychology

(Psychology Division)
We offer postgraduate research degrees in cognitive and
computational neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and
behavioural ecology, and in aspects of health psychology as
diverse as language and cognitive processes, dyslexia, and
the effects of psychosocial factors on disease progression
and immune function. One PhD studentship is available:
'Neural Mechanisms of Dynamic Object Recognition'.
www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/postgrad/
School of Chemical Engineering &

Advanced Materials
We welcome applications for postgraduate research degrees
from students with interests throughout the School's research
themes: process intensification and applied catalysis;
electrochemical engineering and fuel cells; process analytics
and control technologies; energy systems, sustainability and
environment; advanced materials and nanotechnology.
The School also offers the following Masters level taught
programmes: Process Analytics and Quality Technology;
Materials Design and Engineering; Mechanical Properties of
Solids; Process Automation; Sustainable Chemical
Engineering; and the Graduate Diploma in Chemical and
Process Engineering.
For further information e-mail: pgceam@ncl.ac.uk or
visit www.ncl.ac.uk/ceam/postgrad/pg-teach
School of Civil Engineering

& Geosciences
We are seeking postgraduate research students for projects
in: biogeochemistry; environmental engineering; geodesy;
geotechnical engineering; GIS; organic and petroleum
geochemistry; photogrammetry; remote sensing; soil and
mineral science; structural engineering; transport
engineering; water resources engineering.
In addition, the School also offers a range of NERC and
EPSRC supported Masters level taught programmes in the
fields of environmental, geoscience and civil engineering
(including structural, geotechnical, transport and water
resources engineering disciplines).
www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/postgrad.htm
Committed to Equal Opportunities
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School of Computing Science

We welcome applications for postgraduate research degrees in
any of our specialist areas, including: system dependability and
security; distributed systems, grid and web services; dataintensive systems; bioinformatics and complex systems;
theoretical computer science; multi-modal interfaces, smart
graphics, virtual reality, HCI for ubiquitous computing. Each
year, we have several studentships available to support suitably
qualified PhD students, covering fees plus at least 12,300 p.a.
For further information visit
www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/research/index.php
We offer a range of Masters level taught programmes including:
a new MSc in Computer Security and Resilience, MSc in
System Design for Internet Applications, MRes in
Bioinformatics, and MSc in e-Business and Information
Systems (with the Business School). We also offer an MSc
Computing Science for those with a qualification in another
discipline wishing to obtain a computing qualification.
http://www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/pg/taught.php or
e-mail: cs-pg-admissions@ncl.ac.uk
School of Electrical, Electronic

& Computing Engineering
We welcome applications for postgraduate research
degrees from students with interests throughout the
School's research areas: power electronics, drives and
machines; communications and signal processing;
microelectronics technology; microelectronics design.
For further information e-mail: eece.pg@ncl.ac.uk
or visit the School's website www.ncl.ac.uk/eece
We also run the prestigious Engineering Doctorate in Power
Electronics, Drives and Machines, a four year programme, in
conjunction with a leading UK industrial manufacturer, to
undertake research leading to the introduction of new
products. Includes a tax free stipend of 12,300 and up to
8,000 from industrial partner.
For further details and on-line brochure
e-mail: eece.engdoc@ncl.ac.uk or visit
www.ncl.ac.uk/eece/research/groups/drives/engdoc.htm
School of Marine Science & Technology

from students with interests in areas of fundamental and
applied research related to: marine design, shipping,
shipbuilding and offshore industries; marine renewable energy
and technologies for a sustainable marine environment; marine
biofouling and bioadhesion; coastal geomorphology;
land/ocean/atmosphere exchanges of nutrients and gases;
large-scale ecology of tropical and temperate communities;
ecosystem dynamics; marine organisms as environmental
signal transducers and effectors; reproduction of invertebrates.
Two or three fully funded NERC PhD studentships are
expected to be available in the fields of marine biology and
oceanography, to commence on 1 October 2007.
We offer a range of Masters level taught programmes in:
Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Structures &
Integrity; Marine Transport with Management; Offshore
Engineering; Offshore and Environmental Technology. In
addition, the School also offers a range of NERC and EPSRC
supported MSc programmes in Pipeline Engineering,
Renewable Energy; Tropical Coastal Management and a
Master of Research in Technology in the Marine Environment.
For further details of programmes and studentships
available visit www.ncl.ac.uk/marine or alternatively
e-mail: marine@ncl.ac.uk
School of Mathematics & Statistics

We welcome applications for EPSRC-supported PhD
studentships in applied mathematics, pure mathematics
and statistics. Candidates should hold or expect to obtain a
First Class degree in a subject with a substantial
mathematical content.
For further information on specific projects please
e-mail: Robin.Henderson@ncl.ac.uk or visit the School's
website www.ncl.ac.uk/math/postgrad/
School of Mechanical
& Systems Engineering
We welcome applications for postgraduate research
degrees in the following areas:
Dynamics, MEMS and bioengineering: nanotechnology,
MEMS and smart materials; mechatronics, robotics and
sensors; bioengineering, rehabilitation and assistive
technology
Mechanics and structures: gears and mechanical power
transmissions; railway technology and operations;
composites and mechanics of solids; engineering design;
manufacturing systems and quality
Multiphase flow and thermal systems: fluid mechanics and
thermal systems; mathematical modelling and continuum
mechanics
For further details of staff and research areas visit:
www.ncl.ac.uk/mech
Funding (fees and bursary) may be available for good students,
and we have scholarships available for overseas applicants.
Please
contact
Dr
Brian
Agnew,
e-mail:
Brian.Agnew@ncl.ac.uk for more information about
projects and funding.
School of Natural Sciences

from students with research interests in chemistry, atomic,
molecular and optical physics, and theory of condensed
matter. We offer a number of EPSRC funded PhD
studentships each year in any of these areas. We are also
offering three Cancer Research UK (CRUK) studentships:
One PhD studentship for the project: 'Design and
synthesis of ATP-competitive inhibitors of mTOR kinase
(Medicinal Chemistry)' (contact Dr Ian Hardcastle,
e-mail: I.R.Hardcastle@ncl.ac.uk)
Two CRUK Medicinal Chemistry Training Studentships
(contact Professor Roger Griffin, e-mail: R.J.Griffin@ncl.ac.uk).
CRUK studentships are fully funded for four years and the
deadline for applications is 30 April 2007.
We also offer an MSc in Drug Chemistry (or Drug Chemistry
with English) which is supported by EPSRC-CTA funding,
and an MSc in Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology.
For more information please visit the School's website
www.ncl.ac.uk/nsci/postgrad/
Research Council Funding

for Masters Programmes
EPSRC Collaborative Training Account Scheme
Newcastle University provides 120 students each year with
tax free stipends and tuition fees payments through the
EPSRC's Collaborative Training Account Scheme.
Scholarships are currently available to eligible home and EU
citizens on Masters programmes in the Schools of:
Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
(www.ncl.ac.uk/ceam/postgrad/pg-teach.htm)
Civil Engineering and Geosciences
(www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/postgrad/pglist.htm)
Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
(www.ncl.ac.uk/eece/postgrad/index.htm)
Marine Science and Technology
(www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/postgrad/taught_degrees/index.htm)
Natural Sciences (www.ncl.ac.uk/nsci/postgrad/index.htm)
NERC
NERC Masters Training Grants are available for the MSc
Tropical Coastal Management (School of Marine Science
and Technology), MSc Environmental Biogeochemistry, MSc
Petroleum Geochemistry, MSc Engineering Geology, MSc
Sustainable Management of the Water Environment
(all School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences).
Please contact the relevant School for more information.
BBSRC
Five BBSRC Masters Training Grants are available for the MRes
in
Bioinformatics.
For
further
information
visit
www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/admissions/degrees/pg/mres/index.php
Research Council Funding

for Doctoral Programmes
Each year many of our postgraduate students are supported
through EPSRC Doctoral Training Accounts, NERC
studentships and industrial or School studentships; please
contact the relevant School for full details of the funding available.
SAgE Graduate School website: www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/gradschool

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Newcastle Biomedicine
PhD Studentships
Biosciences, Medicine & Dentistry
The Graduate School in the Faculty of Medical Sciences has
the following PhD studentships available to start in September
2007. Newcastle Biomedicine scored 5/5*/5** in the last
Research Assessment exercise. An excellent skills training
programme supports research studies. Applicants should have
or expect to obtain at least an upper second class honours
degree and should be eligible for Home/EU fees.
Further opportunities will be advertised at
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/studentships
or sign up to email alerting of further opportunities
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/news/signup.html
Further details about the Graduate School can be obtained
from our website: http://medical.faculty.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
or contact the supervisor by email. Information on non-funded
PhD opportunities, including those available to international
applicants can also be found on this website.
Application forms should be completed online at
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply Please quote the
reference number(s) in the application form under section
headed "research students only".
MRC 4 year, integrated MRes/PhD studentships
10 Medical Research Council studentships, each for 4 years,
will be awarded to start in 2007. In year 1 students will study
the MRes in Medical and Molecular Biosciences. For further
information visit http://medical.faculty.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
/prospective/mres/index_html
In exceptional cases (e.g. where an applicant already holds a
Masters) an award may be made for 3 years only.
These studentships are available for award in all research
areas within Medical Sciences within MRC remit.
Medical Sciences research may be found at
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/medicine
In applying please provide up to three general areas/key words
to describe your research interests.
Further details of these studentships are available at
http://medical.faculty.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/mrc
Reference Number: MMRC021
Ageing & Health

Investigation of Functional Synchrony in Dementia with
Lewy Bodies Using Resting Functional MRI
Supervisors: Prof John O'Brien and Prof Andrew Blamire
Sponsor: Medical Research Council (capacity building studentship)
E-mail: j.t.o'brien@ncl.ac.uk and a.m.blamire@newcastle.ac.uk
Closing date: 31 March 2007
Reference number: MSNNP001
Cancer Research
The role of MYCN in the modulation of the
p53/MDM2/p14ARF network in neuroblastoma and
response to MDM2-p53 antagonists
Supervisors: Dr John Lunec & Dr Deborah Tweddle
Sponsor: Cancer Research UK
E-mail: john.lunec@newcastle.ac.uk
Reference Number: MNICR002
Determination of the roles of DNA damage-activated
enzymes as upstream regulators of the stress-inducible
transcription factor NF-kappa B
Supervisor: Dr Barbara W Durkacz
Sponsor: Cancer Research UK
E-mail: b.w.durkacz@ncl.ac.uk
Reference Number: MNICR003
Trans-envelope signalling in a human gut symbiont:

Characterisation of the carbohydrate-sensing apparatus
of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
Supervisor: Dr Dave Bolam
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA
Email: d.n.bolam@ncl.ac.uk
Reference Number: MCAMB004
Biological fuel cells and biosensors

Supervisors: Dr Christopher Dennison and Dr Eileen Yu
Sponsor: EPSRC DTA PhD 3 year Studentship in collaboration
with Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Email: christopher.dennison@ncl.ac.uk or eileen.yu@ncl.ac.uk
Lineage-specific calcium signalling mechanisms as

drivers of neuronal stem-cell differentiation
Supervisor: Dr Tim Cheek
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA
Email: t.r.cheek@ncl.ac.uk
Clinical Sciences
Nutrition-mediated modulation of the ageing process

through epigenetic mechanisms
Supervisor: Dr Dianne Ford
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA
Email: dianne.ford@ncl.ac.uk
The role of nickel in the survival of the basidiomycete
fungus Cryptococcus neoformans
Supervisor: Dr Julian Rutherford
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA
Email: j.c.rutherford@ncl.ac.uk
Nutrient absorption: sensing and modulation
Supervisor: Dr David Thwaites
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA
Email: d.t.thwaites@ncl.ac.uk
Identification and characterisation of genes regulating
stress-induced gene expression in C.elegans
Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Veal
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA
Email: e.a.veal@ncl.ac.uk
BBSRC 3 year CASE Studentships

The following studentships are 3 year awards offered in
partnership with industry and include an enhanced stipend.
Predictive in vitro cell models for Nuclear Receptormediated modification of human intestinal function
Supervisor: Prof Nick Simmons
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA CASE Studentship with Astra-Zeneca
Email: n.l.simmons@ncl.ac.uk
Human umbilical cord blood stem cell-derived
hepatocytes as functional models in drug metabolism,
excretion and toxicity studies
Supervisor: Prof Barry Hirst
Sponsor: BBSRC DTA CASE Studentship with Industrial Partner
Email: barry.hirst@ncl.ac.uk
Exploration of the function(s) of FtsZ, an essential
bacterial cell division protein, using novel drug-like
inhibitors
Supervisor: Prof Jeff Errington
Sponsor: BBSRC Industrial CASE with Prolysis
Email: jeff.errington@ncl.ac.uk
To apply for the above BBSRC and BBSRC-CASE
studentships (up to three per applicant) please
send a CV and covering letter to Louise Campbell
e-mail: l.e.campbell@ncl.ac.uk
You MUST also apply through the University's application
portal (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/)
Cell & Molecular Biosciences
EC and EPSRC 3 year Studentships
Further details of these studentships are at

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/camb/postgrad/studentship/
BBSRC 4 year, integrated MRes/PhD studentships
The following studentships are 4 year awards.
In year 1 students will study the MRes in Medical and Molecular
Biosciences, for further information visit
http://medical.faculty.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/prospective/mres/
index_html In exceptional cases (e.g. where an applicant already
holds a Masters) an award may be made for 3 years only.
Fluorescent labeling of redox enzymes for biosensor

applications
Supervisor: Dr Christopher Dennison
Sponsor: EC-funded 3 year Marie Curie PhD Position in the EdRox
Research Training Network http://www.biophys.leidenuniv.nl/edrox
(only for applicants from EU-member states and associated
states (excluding UK); available immediately).
Email: christopher.dennison@ncl.ac.uk
The role of the joint-associated autoantigen(s)-driven

immune responses in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Supervisors: Dr Wan-Fai Ng and Prof John Isaacs
Sponsor: Arthritis Research Campaign
E-mail: wan-fai.ng@ncl.ac.uk
Reference Number: MSCMS016
Role of Ah-receptor activation in the regulation of human
keratinocytes growth, differentiation and apoptosis Relevance to chloracne, a human AhR dependent toxicity
Supervisors: Prof Nick Reynolds, Prof Faith M Williams and Dr
Mark Graham (AstraZeneca)
Sponsors: BBSRC and AstraZeneca
E-mail: n.j.reynolds@ncl.ac.uk or f.m.williams@ncl.ac.uk or
mark.graham@astrazeneca.com
Reference Number: MCALS017
Human Genetics
Development of functional regionalisation in the human
neocortex
Supervisors: Dr Gavin Clowry and Prof Susan Lindsay
Sponsor: Anatomical society of Great Britain & Ireland
e-mail: g.j.clowry@ncl.ac.uk or s.lindsay@ncl.ac.uk
Medical Physics & Engineering

Medical imaging of the heart: quantitative analysis of
ultrasound and magnetic resonance images with clinical
evaluation
Supervisors: Dr Andrew Sims and Prof Alan Murray
Sponsor: various, see website
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/cals/research/diag/medphys/cardio.htm
E-mail: a.j.sims@ncl.ac.uk or alan.murray@ncl.ac.uk
Reference Number: MCALS019
Medical Education
Workforce change in mental health care
Supervisor: Dr Pauline Pearson
Sponsor: Newcastle University
E-mail: p.h.pearson@ncl.ac.uk
Reference Number: MMDEV020
Graduate School
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Newcastle University
The Medical School
Framlington Place
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH
e-mail: medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
telephone: (0191) 222 7002
fax: (0191) 222 7038
http://medical.faculty.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
The role of FAPa and related dipeptidyl peptidases in

cartilage destruction
Supervisor: Dr Drew Rowan
Sponsor: MRC Industrial Collaborative PhD Studentship with
Ferring Research Ltd (includes stipend enhancement)
E-mail: a.d.rowan@ncl.ac.uk
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15:27:13
University of Southampton
School of Biological Sciences
Graduate School
We are currently inviting applications for PhD research studentships commencing October 2007. Projects are being offered in the
following areas:
Biomolecular Science
BBSRC DTA 4-Year Studentship Atomic structure and interactions of 2 microglobulin (2m) with serum amyloid component
P (SAP) in the amyloid fiber state Professor Steve Wood, Dr Jrn Werner, Dr Phil Williamson.
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

SBS Studentship The physiology, genetics and evolution of predictive adaptive responses in Drosophila Dr Alex R Kraaijeveld,
Dr Phil Newland
Microbiology
BBSRC DTA 4-Year Case Studentship Multidrug tolerance in bacterial populations an interdisciplinary approach Dr Jeremy
Webb, Dr C Patrick Doncaster
Neurosciences
MRC Capacity Building Area Studentship How does intracellular protein misfolding and aggregation in glial cells lead to
abnormal neuronal function? Dr Andreas Wyttenbach
Gerald Kerkut Trust Studentship The role of peripheral and central processing in insect olfactory learning. Professor Guy Poppy
(This project may also suit student with ecology background with an interest in neuroscience)
Applications are invited from recent or final-year UK or EU undergraduates who hold or expect to gain a first/upper second class
honours degree or equivalent. All studentships cover UK/EU fees as well as providing a generous living stipend. Stipend amounts
may vary and may not be available to EU applicants.
Please visit our website for more details about these and other funding opportunities.
http://www.sbs.soton.ac.uk/opportunities.htm
Applications/Enquiries to: sbsgrad.info@soton.ac.uk
PhD and Masters studentships

Three-year Studentships, funded by the Natural History Museum, available for
October 2007 (negotiable), for any two of the following projects:
A Functional Comparison of Earthworms and Termites as Ecosystem
Engineers with Paul Eggleton (p.eggleton@nhm.ac.uk), Rod Blackshaw (University
of Plymouth) & Sarah Donovan (University of Plymouth)
Relationships within and between the land snail faunas of the Southern
and Northeast Deccan Plate Hotspots and possible links to K/T boundary
events with Fred Naggs (f.naggs@nhm.ac.uk) & Chris Wade (University of Nottingham).
Bringing DNA barcoding and landscape genetics together: a molecular

taxonomy of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) in Lake Victoria and
role in transmission of intestinal schistosomiasis with Russell Stothard
(r.stothard@nhm.ac.uk) & Chris Wade (University of Nottingham)
Biodiversity patterns of micro-beetles in the leaf litter of tropical forests
with Alfried Vogler (Imperial College, London: a.vogler@nhm.ac.uk) & P. Eggleton (NHM).
Diversification and diets on tropical seashores: phylogenetic analysis and
fossil record of the rapanine murex snails (Gastropoda: Rapaninae) with
Suzanne Williams (NHM), David Reid (NHM) & Timothy Barraclough (Imperial College).
Please contact John Taylor (j.taylor@nhm.ac.uk)
Efficient Phylogenetic Inference and Caecilian Evolution Mark Wilkinson
(m.wilkinson@nhm.ac.uk), David Gower (NHM) & Andy Purvis (Imperial College, London).
Please send any informal enquiries or applications (full academic CV and covering letter)
to the relevant supervisor no later than Friday 16 March 2007. Minimum 2i (Hons)
required. You can find more details on these and other available PhD studentships at
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/postgraduates
MSc & MRes postgraduate courses

MSc in Advanced Methods in Taxonomy and Biodiversity, taught
jointly by the Natural History Museum & Imperial College London. A one-year,
full-time interdisciplinary course, based at the Natural History Museum, London,
offering a diversified curriculum in systematics, comparative biology, biodiversity
and conservation biology. NERC studentships are also available. Minimum
2ii (Hons.) required. Please contact Amoret Whitaker (a.whitaker@nhm.ac.uk,
+44(0) 20 7942 5998).
MSc in Micropalaeontology, taught jointly by the Natural History Museum
and University College London. A one-year, full-time course, based at University
College London, with project work at the Natural History Museum, London,
providing intensive training in the palaeobiology of microfossils and their
application in palaeoceanography, industrial biostratigraphy and environmental
science. NERC studentships available. Minimum 2ii (Hons.) required. Please
contact Paul Bown (p.bown@ucl.ac.uk) or Jeremy Young (j.young@nhm.ac.uk,
+44(0)20 7942 5286).
MRes in Biosystematics, offered jointly by the Natural History Museum
& Imperial College London. A one-year, full-time Masters by Research course,
comprising three 15-week research projects in phylogenetics, palaeontology,
molecular systematics and bioinformatics (related to these areas). You will
work within research groups at the Natural History Museum, London, and
Imperial College, Silwood Park, and attend key MSc lectures and Natural
History Museum seminars. NERC studentships are also available. Minimum
2i (Hons.) required. Please contact Amoret Whitaker (a.whitaker@nhm.ac.uk,
+44 (0)20 7942 5998).
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UNIVERSITY of Glasgow
Part Scholarships for Postgraduate Study 2007
The Faculty of Medicine Graduate School is
delighted to announce the availability of more
than 20 part scholarships for international
applicants commencing taught and research
postgraduate studies in September 2007. The part scholarships will
typically cover the home/EU fee component (Department for Education
and Skills rates) of the international programme fees.
All applicants must hold or expect to achieve a first class or upper
second class honours degree (or Masters) in a relevant discipline.
Exceptions apply where no honours degree classification exists.
Applications are invited from international applicants applying for an
exciting range of taught Masters programmes including:
MSc (Med Sci) Applied Neuropsychology MSc (Med Sci) Human
Nutrition MSc (Med Sci) Clinical Nutrition MSc (Med Sci) Medical
Genetics MSc (Med Sci) Clinical Pharmacology Master of Public
Health MSc (Med Sci) Clinical Physics MSc (Med Sci) Sport and
Exercise Medicine MSc (Med Sci) Health Care
The Graduate School is also pleased to announce the expansion of
its postgraduate taught programme portfolio to include the following
new Masters programmes commencing in September 2007,
subject to Senate approval:

MSc (Clin Sci) Paediatric Science MSc (Dent Sci) Primary Dental
Care (home/EU only) MSc (Clin Sci) Reproductive Science Master
of Research in Molecular Medicine MSc (Clin Sci) Surgical Oncology
A number of part scholarships will be strategically earmarked for
international applicants applying to these new programmes.
Part scholarships are also available for research study leading to the
degrees of MSc (Med Sci), MD, DDS and PhD in 5-rated groups
within the Facultys main research based divisions: Cancer Sciences
and Molecular Pathology, Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences,
Immunology, Infection & Inflammation, Community Based Sciences,
Developmental Medicine, and Clinical Neurosciences. Opportunities
may also be available for research in Dentistry and Nursing & Health
Care. Preference will again be given to international applicants, but
support for high quality home/EU applicants may be considered.
The closing date for the receipt of applications
is 31 May 2007. For details on all of the above
programmes, visit our website.
Contact us at: gradschool@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/medicine/gradschool
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MSc In Photon Science

12 months full time, September entry
PhD Studentships in
Biomedical Sciences
Applications are invited for a number of PhD studentships in
Biomedical Sciences a 5* research area based at the Coleraine
campus of the University.
The competition is open to any applicant with normal UK
residence who holds a first or upper second class honours
degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic or a
cognate area. Successful candidates will enrol as of September
2007, on a full-time programme of research studies leading to
the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
The studentships will comprise fees together with an annual
stipend of at least 12,600 and will be awarded for a period of up
to three years subject to satisfactory progress.
Project Titles
The identification and characterization of the master regulator
gene involved in invasion and metastasis in breast cancer
Photon Science is a broad, enabling discipline that

encompasses all aspects of the creation, use and
measurement of light.
The University of Manchester has launched a unique
MSc programme in conjunction with its new research
agship The Photon Science Institute. Housed in a
multi-million pound, purpose-built facility, the Institute
brings together leading researchers from a wide range
of scientic disciplines.
The MSc programme reects this multi-disciplinarity,
offering courses and projects from across the
physical and life sciences, engineering, and medicine,
including: laser technology, photomedicine,
holography and industrial tomography.
Scholarships are available to high quality UK applicants.
Entry requirements: second-class honours degree in a
physical science.
For more information:
email: pg-physics@manchester.ac.uk
tel: +44(0)161 306 3673
web: www.manchester.ac.uk/psi/postgraduate
The role of CYBR in tumour leukocyte trafficking in vivo

Effects of insulin signalling failure on leaning abilities and on
neuronal activity in animal models of Type 2 diabetes
Metabolic factors regulating the expression and activity of 11
b hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 (11 b -hsd1): a novel
drug target for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity
Antibiotic resistance development in the food chain
Can a post genomic analysis of clostridium difficile validate use
of comparative studies to elevate understanding of genome
function ?
The effects of MeHG exposure and dietary status of pregnant
women on infant neurodevelopment
Influence of homocysteine, b-vitamin status and the MTHFR
677C
T polymorphism on family history of cvd in patients
diagnosed with premature CVD
Herpes simplex keratitis project
Those interested in these projects may wish to discuss them with
the relevant supervisors before applying. Details available at
http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk/gradschool/
rescurrentprojects.htm
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is
30 March 2007.
Interviews will be held during the period late April to
early May 2007.
Application materials may be obtained from:
Hazel Campbell, Research Office, University of Ulster,
Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, t: 028 7032 4729,
e: hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk or website
http://ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
12/2/07
11:35:43
University of Bath
Department of
Chemical Engineering
www.nottingham.ac.uk
School of Biosciences
Research
MPhil/PhD
& Taught MSc
degrees
Postgraduate Research
Opportunities
The School offers a number of research opportunities in both
pure and applied biosciences across a wide range of
disciplines. They are broadly divided into the following areas:
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Animal Physiology
Food Sciences Plant Sciences Nutritional Sciences
Details of the research carried out by the School can be
found at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/
The School welcomes applications from suitably qualified
candidates for the following research degrees - MRes, MPhil and
PhD. These involve a period of study of between one and six
years and can be pursued either full or part-time.
The Department of Chemical Engineering

at Bath has new purpose-designed
Multidisciplinary research
teams
research labs and a long-standing
Access to facilities
across campus
especially in biochemical engineering,
Campus university next to

World Heritage city
catalytic reaction engineering and process
Large international
community
Current Ph.D. studentships:
Training in transferable skills

for research students
BBSRC targeted priority studentships in crop science.

These 4 year funded studentships are in the area of
sustainable agriculture and include the opportunity of a
CASE award with Syngenta Seeds.
Opportunities for research

studentships
Applications for these studentships should be addressed to

the relevant supervisor (Details at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences).
SCRI studentships.
In collaboration with the Scottish Crops Research Institute.
BBSRC doctoral training grant studentships.

These may be in any of the areas listed above and include
the possibility of CASE awards with industry.
Further details of all these studentships can be found at:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/
Expressions of interest and general enquires concerning
postgraduate studies within the School of Biosciences should
be accompanied by two copies of a CV and sent to Email:
Biosciences-pg-admissions@nottingham.ac.uk
Closing dates vary, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences
intensification.
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE PRODUCTS

AND TECHNOLOGIES: RESEARCH
DEGREES IN THESE AREAS
G
Advanced Materials and

Porous Solids
Biochemical and
Biomedical Engineering;
Regenerative Medicine
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
CONTACTS
Postgraduate Admissions Secretary:
Charlotte Wilkes
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 386133
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 385713
Email: C.E.Wilkes@bath.ac.uk
Or
Dr Alexei Lapkin
Director of Postgraduate Studies
(research), A.Lapkin@bath.ac.uk
Professor Stan Kolaczkowski
MSc Admissions Tutor
S.T.Kolaczkowski@bath.ac.uk
Sue Cox
Course Co-ordinator
Integrated Environmental Management
Direct Line: +44 (0)1225 386405
Fax: +44 (0)1225 386894
Email: iem@bath.ac.uk
www.bath.ac.uk/iem/
Advanced Chemical Engineering
Biochemical & Biomedical

Engineering
Chemical Engineering with Design
Environmental Chemical
Engineering
DISTANCE LEARNING MSc

G
Integrated Environmental
Management
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
G
Modules in Environmental Topics
Industrial Catalytic Processes
http://www.bath.ac.uk/chem-eng/research
regenerative medicine, porous solids,
TAUGHT MSc COURSES
LAWES Trust studentships.

In collaboration with Rothamsted Research and the School
of Biology.
Applications for these studentships should be addressed to

Helen.Wells@nottingham.ac.uk
tradition of excellence in research,
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Frontline Science in Scotland
Graduate School of Biomedical & Life Sciences
UK Research Council Funded Studentships currently available
Molecular genetics of Leishmania: towards novel vaccines (BBSRC CASE)

Prof Jeremy Mottram. Contact gbga18@udcf.gla.ac.uk
Five open BBSRC studentships (one CASE and four standard potentially
four year PhD studentships) in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Various supervisors: main areas cell signalling, transcription & cell cycle
control, cell biology, protein structure and function or plant science.
Contact Claire Osborne, C.Osborne@bio.gla.ac.uk
Characterisation of the role of prefrontal cortex genes in cognitive

processes related to schizophrenia (BBSRC CASE with GlaxoSmithKline).
Contact Prof Brian Morris, B.Morris@bio.gla.ac.uk
Individual studentships
Sex ratio adjustment in birds: linking environmental conditions and
physiological mechanisms (NERC). Dr Kate Arnold.
Contact K.Arnold@bio.gla.ac.uk by 01/03/2007.
Links between foraging, energetic and digestive strategies in fish
(NERC CASE) Prof Neil Metcalfe. Contact N.Metcalfe@bio.gla.ac.uk
as soon as possible.
Investigating the role of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway during
herpes simplex type-1 (HSV-1) infection (MRC Virology Unit),
Dr Chris Boutell, c.boutell@mrcvu.gla.ac.uk
Comparative proteomic and molecular evolutionary analyses of the
outer membrane proteins of Mannheimia haemolytica (BBSRC CASE).
Dr Rob Davies. Contact r.l.davies@bio.gla.ac.uk by 09/03/2007.
Signal transduction and cross-talk involving the androgen receptor and

cAMP pathways (BBSRC Industrial CASE with Philips, Eindhoven)
Prof Miles Houslay. Contact M.Houslay@bio.gla.ac.uk
Mechanisms of plasticity and repair in rodent models of spinal cord injury

(MRC) Contact Dr John Riddell, J.Riddell@bio.gla.ac.uk by 23/03/2007.
MRes Integrative Mammalian Biology: three BBSRC studentships

available. See www.gla.ac.uk/ibls/GradSchool/2007/mammalian.html
Candidates for BBSRC, MRC and NERC studentships must meet UK
research council eligibility criteria.
You initially should provide a cv, supporting statement and contact details
of at least two academic referees, stating clearly the project of interest.
Contact the relevant supervisor, or, for the MRes, FBLS Graduate
School Office, Bower Building, University of Glasgow,
Glasgow G12 8QQ, e-mail biograd@gla.ac.uk, tel
0141 330 5800, fax 0141 330 6093
www.gla.ac.uk/GradSchool
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Science, Engineering, Technology

and Mathematics
at the University of Leeds
I A wide range of
undergraduate degrees,
taught Masters, PhD &
research degrees and short
courses. Where relevant,
accredited by professional
institutions.
I Exceptional career
prospects and career
enhancement opportunities
for graduates.
I International excellence in
research, with all
departments attaining top
scores of 5, 5*or 5** in the
national RAE.
I World-class academics with
an international reputation
for teaching.
I State-of-the-art facilities
and equipment.
I Expert student support

services.
I Strong industrial
connections, for up-to-date
courses in-line with
employer needs.
The University of Leeds is a
member of the prestigious
Russell Group of researchintensive UK universities.
For Chemistry, Colour Chemistry,

Food Science, Mathematics and
Physics courses please visit:
For Engineering and Computing

courses please visit:
For Bioscience,
Bioinformatics and
Biodiversity and Conservation
courses please visit:
w www.leeds.ac.uk
e maps-marketing@leeds.ac.uk
w www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/prom11
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e fbsgrad@leeds.ac.uk
PhD positions at the White Rose Universities of Leeds and Sheffield
School of Physics and Astronomy
Life Sciences Interface for Physical Science

Graduates
PhD positions available in 2007
Applications from physical scientists are invited for 10 PhD positions at the
Physical/Life Science Interface. These are available from October 2007.
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.
Applicants should have obtained, or expect 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. Studentship stipends start at 14,300. Once registered,
all students will receive a laptop and a generous consumables allowance for use
in the laboratory.
Further details of the available projects and course structure are available at
www.pmls.dept.shef.ac.uk
Enquiries should be addressed quoting reference NS/02/07/DTC in the
first instance to either: Mrs A Klein, School of Physics and Astronomy,
University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, email a.j.klein@leeds.ac.uk or
Mrs J Milner, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sheffield,
Hicks Building, Hounsfield Road, Sheffield S3 7RH, email j.milner@sheffield.ac.uk
Or complete the application form available on the DTC Website.
Closing date: 30 June 2007.
Astronomy and Astrophysics

Condensed Matter Physics
Polymers and Complex Fluids
Biological Physics
Molecular and Nanoscale Physics
Quantum Information
The School has expertise in computational, theoretical, and experimental aspects of

all of these topics, and has excellent facilities, including access to computing power,
state-of-the-art experimental equipment, and a vibrant research environment.
Our faculty members collaborate extensively with colleagues in other Schools
across campus (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, etc), and maintain
many collaborations with both academic and industrial partners in the UK,
Europe, and worldwide. Many projects will involve extensive travel worldwide for
collaboration and to use facilities elsewhere for observing, X-ray and neutron
scattering, and other data collection.
Applications will be considered from those who hold a first or upper second class
degree in physics, applied mathematics, chemistry, materials science, chemical
engineering or other relevant field. Candidates whose first language is not English will
need to pass the TOEFL or IELTS test before being able to register at the University.
Research Council Studentships:

Studentships funded by the UKs EPSRC, BBSRC and the PPARC must start
by 30 September 2008. A full stipend of 12,600 GBP p.a. (rising to 13,600
depending on qualifications within strategic research areas) and tuition fees for
students of UK or other EU member state nationalities is available. Candidates
from non-EU countries will need to provide additional funds to cover tuition fees
of 11,700 GBP p.a. as well as living expenses. In addition, a limited number of
studentships are available for UK/EU and sometimes non-EU students through
specific grants and scholarships - visit www.scholarships.leeds.ac.uk
For an application form and further information, visit
www.physics.leeds.ac.uk/pages/PostgradProgrammes or email
physics.pg.admissions@leeds.ac.uk quoting ref: NS/02/07/PG.
Postgraduate studentships are available among the following areas:
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Institute of Human Genetics
MSc in Medical Genetics

This one year full-time postgraduate course is housed within the Institute of Human
Genetics (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ihg) and part-sponsored by Life Knowledge Park.
Our Institute staff achieved the highest possible rating (5**A) in the recent UK Research
Assessment Exercise.
The course aims to develop high quality research active individuals in the field of medical
genetics who have the potential to feed into PhD programmes or industrial or health
service based research activities, at national and international levels.
It incorporates taught elements covering:
human molecular genetics and bioinformatics animal models of disease
developmental genetics
gene and stem cell therapy
cancer genetics
cytogenetics
clinical genetics and genetic counselling
ethical issues in medical genetics
The course also has an 8 month research project, allowing significant research training.
Candidates should have/expect to attain at least a 2:1 or equivalent in genetics or a related
biological subject or the International equivalent; or have completed the fourth year of the
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme.
In addition overseas applicants should have an IELTS score of at least 7.0.
For further information please telephone:
(0191) 241 8635, fax: (0191) 241 8666, or
e-mail: ihgmsc@ncl.ac.uk
Application forms with online submission are
available on the University web site:
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
Closing date: 31/07/07.
www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies
Medical and Molecular Biosciences: MRes

Master of Research (MRes) in Medical and Molecular Biosciences is an
exciting one year full-time modular research degree. The programme includes
advanced study of subjects (current choice of >15 modules), research skills
and a 24-week research project. The programme provides a springboard into
a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research in academia
and industry and provides excellent preparation for PhD research studies.
The teaching faculty are internationally-recognised researchers drawn from
across the wide breath of bioscience, biomedical and medical sciences.
Fully flexible study with the widest range of options is available through the core
course, while specialisation is available in:
ageing & health (gerontology)
cancer research
cell & molecular biosciences
immunobiology
medical and molecular biosciences
nanomedicine
neuroscience
systems biology
stem cells & regenerative medicine (in collaboration with Durham University)
For further information:
http://medical.faculty.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/mres
E-mail: medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
To apply: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply
www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies
The University of Edinburgh

College of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Opportunities for 2007/08
Science or natural philosophy has been studied at Edinburgh
since the University was established. Today were one of
the largest science and engineering groupings in the UK.
Our research encompasses both pure and applied research
that finds solutions to specific scientific and technological
problems. Our suite of Masters and Diploma taught
postgraduate programmes is flexible and responsive to the
needs of our students, employers and the global community.
Look to our web pages for details
We are currently recruiting high calibre graduates for

an exciting range of research projects and our taught
Masters degrees.
For more information on research opportunities visit

www.scieng.ed.ac.uk and www.scieng.ed.ac/MSc.asp
for taught courses.
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Engineering & Electronics
GeoSciences
Informatics
Mathematics
Physics
www.biology.ed.ac.uk
www.chem.ed.ac.uk
www.see.ed.ac.uk
www.geos.ed.ac.uk
www.inf.ed.ac.uk
www.maths.ed.ac.uk
www.ph.ed.ac.uk
The University of Edinburgh Tel: +44 (0)131 650 2250 www.scieng.ed.ac.uk

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Marine Science PhD

Studentships 2007 - 2010
Plymouth, Devon
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a multidisciplinary,
internationally renowned, strategic marine research centre.
We are offering 3 PhD studentships to enthusiastic and highly
motivated graduates, who meet the eligibility criteria specified by
the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
(see http://www.nerc.ac.uk/site/guides/students.asp).
Our principal research areas are: Functional Biodiversity,
Biogeochemistry and Environment and Human Health. Our
expertise in inter alia remote sensing, molecular biology,
informatics and modelling is used to address key environmental
issues, such as Global Change and Sustainable Development.We
also co-ordinate two long-term monitoring projects: the Western
Channel Observatory and the Atlantic Meridional Transect
programme, details of which can be found at
www.npm.ac.uk/rsg/projects/observatory/l4/ and
www.amt-uk.org, respectively.
How to apply:
Please contact us for additional information relating to PhD
project areas. You will be invited to contact the appropriate
supervisor to discuss and finalise your particular area of interest.
You will then need to provide a covering letter, a half page project
proposal and full CV, to enable us to consider your application.
Eligibility:
You must have, or expect to obtain, a good honours degree in
relevant subjects.
Please pay particular attention to the NERC eligibility criteria, and
note that any student who does not qualify for full funding will
need to secure additional funding to support their application.
At PML you will benefit from access to the latest computer,
networking and communications technology, modern laboratory
instrumentation, the National Marine Biological Library (NMBL)
and two modern inshore research vessels.
In addition, PML runs a lively Sports & Social Club, providing a
variety of free and subsidised facilities and activities. For further
information on PML refer to www.pml.ac.uk
For project details please contact Miss J Weeks, Human Resources
Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth,
Devon PL1 3DH. Tel: 01752 633100. Fax: 01752 633101. Email:
vacancies@pml.ac.uk quoting reference PhD/0702/NERC. The
final project submission is required by noon on 27 April 2007.
Interviews will take place in the
week commencing 21 May 2007.
School of
Biosciences
PhD Studentships for
immediate start
12 Research Council, Charity and School
funded PhD studentships available in the
following areas:
Developing biocatalysts for enhanced selenate
bioremediation Dr C S Butler
Role of metacaspases in the apoptotic cell death response
of Candida albicans Dr M Ramsdale
Control of cell shape in the human fungal pathogen Candida
albicans Dr S Bates
Glutathione transferases and cancer Professor J A Littlechild
The role of peptide modification in Alzheimers Disease
Professor J A Littlechild
Apply immediately
PhD Studentships for October 2007

Biocatalytic applications of novel enzymes from marine algal
viruses Professor J A Littlechild
Novel halogenating and dehalogenase enzymes from marine
microbes Professor J A Littlechild
Fish Ecotoxicology; nanoparticles and behaviour
(2 studentships) Professor C Tyler
3 NERC funded CASE studentships also available in the areas of
Conservation Biology, Evolutionary Genetics, Plant and Microbial
Biology, Behaviour and Ecophysiology/Ecotoxicology, and
Biochemistry.
Apply before 30 April 2007
Masters Degrees for October 2007

MSc Aquatic Biology and Resource Management
MSc Behavioural Ecology and Evolution
MSc Biodiversity and Conservation
MSc Biocatalysis
MSc Bioinformatics
MSc Medical Informatics
Full Fee Masters Scholarships are available on a competitive basis
All applicants for PhD Studentships and Masters Degrees should

have at least a 2:1 Honours degree in an appropriate subject.

www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences
or contact: Sarah Mudge +44 (0)1392 263706
BS-PGadmissions@exeter.ac.uk
Additional PhD Studentship opportunities:

CASIX:
The Centre for the observation of Air-Sea Interactions and Fluxes
(CASIX), a NERC Centre of Excellence in Earth Observation
hosted by PML, has 3 additional studentships to award this year.
Topics will be advertised soon. For details of these please refer to
www.casix.nerc.ac.uk.
exeter
university of
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The Place of Useful Learning
Promoting Partner Initiative
www.promotingpartnership.ac.uk
www.st-and.ac.uk
www.dundee.ac.uk
MRes in Environmental Biology Conversion

for Graduates in Mathematical,
Physical and Molecular Sciences
4 NERC studentships available.
MRes in Environmental Biology

A course for Biology Graduates wishing
to pursue a research career in Environmental
Biology.
For information and application details see:
http://biology.st-and.ac.uk/postgrad/ or contact
Postgraduate Secretary, School of Biology, Gatty Marine
Laboratory, University of St Andrews, St Andrews,
Fife KY16 8LB, tel: 01334 463472 or e-mail:
pgbiology@st-and.ac.uk
The University is committed to equality of opportunity
EPSRC CASE Studentships and Research

Fellowships in Photonic Systems
Four CASE research studentships in Photonic Systems and two
post-doctoral research fellowships are currently available in the
Strathclyde University Centre for Microsystems and Photonics
(http://cmp.eee.strath.ac.uk). The studentships and fellowships all
involve close collaboration with industrial or government laboratories
and encompass basic and applied research in photonic systems for
either environmental/gas emission monitoring or for the detailed
structural characterisation of microscale materials. The projects will
involve research into optical fibre system architectures, non linear
optical waveguide phenomena, high power fibre lasers, high
sensitivity optical detection and signal recovery and photon-material
interaction processes. Enthusiastic and inquisitive recent or
anticipated graduates in physical sciences or engineering with
relevant interests are all encouraged to apply.
The normal EPSRC research grant conditions, with industrial top-up,
will apply to the studentships Further details can be obtained from
either Professor Brian Culshaw (0141 548 2884 or
b.culshaw@eee.strath.ac.uk) or Professor Walter Johnstone
(0141 548 2641 or w.johnstone@eee.strath.ac.uk).
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
College of Life Sciences and

Medicine Graduate School
School of Ocean Sciences

University of Wales, Bangor
Fully-funded PhD Studentships for October 2007
Ph.D. Studentship Titles 2007
The Graduate School at Aberdeen has a strong research culture in which students
experience innovation and challenge with some of the world's finest scientists.
We offer a dynamic postgraduate opportunity within a supportive environment
which includes excellence in transferable skills training. A number of postgraduate
research studentships are currently available funded by UK Research Councils,
Charities, Industry and the College.
Graduate School Studentship
A competitive scheme to attract applications from outstanding students in any
research area of the College.The studentship will be awarded on academic and
project excellence.
School of Biological Sciences
BBSRC, NERC studentships and others are offered across our three research
themes of Biological Interactions in Soil; Ecology including Oceanlab; Integrative
Physiology including Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre and Aberdeen
Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity (ACERO); and Aberdeen Centre for
Environmental Sustainability (ACES).
Institute of Medical Sciences
BBSRC, EPSRC and MRC studentships and others are offered across our research
programmes Bone & Musculoskeletal, Cancer Medicine, Cell & Developmental
Biology, Immunology, Imaging, Microbiology, Molecular Exercise Physiology,
Neurobiology, Physiology & Pharmacology, Systems Biology,Translational
Medicine and Vascular.
Funding is available to students from UK/EU only.
For further details on all studentships and the application process
please contact:
Tel: + 44 (0)1224 559679
E-mail: graduateschool-clsm@abdn.ac.uk
Visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduateschool
Effect of current turbine farms on sediment dynamics and

morphological balance in the Irish Sea.
Turbidity cycles in coastal waters
Estuarine biota: natural integrators of chemical fluxes.
Developing geochemical palaeoceanographic proxies in molluscan
shell carbonate
Late Holocene sea-levels and high magnitude storm events in NW
Wales
Properties and dynamics of shelf sea suspended matter generated
during plankton blooms
Genetics and ecology of three hybridising species of mussel (Mytilus
edulis, M. galloprovincialis and M. trossulus) in Loch Etive, Scotland.
Biodiversity, functioning and extinction order in marine ecosystems
Sclerochronological records in shells of the clam Arctica islandica;
extension of the record into the Late-glacial
The behaviour of pelagic thresher sharks, Alopias pelagicus, in relation
to cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus and Thalassoma lunare) on
Monad Shoal, The Philippines
Linking larval ecology to the population dynamics of marine benthic
invertebrates through a combination of hydrographic modelling,
planktonic sampling and benthic observation
For further details and to make an application, please visit
www.sos.bangor.ac.uk
Applicants should already have, or expect to obtain, a first class or 2.1
honours degree in an appropriate subject. Funding follows NERC
studentship criteria (stipend + fees for UK nationals; fees only for EU
nationals). Deadline for application is March 23rd, 2007.
In addition, the NERC Centre for the Observation of Air-Sea Interactions
and Fluxes (CASIX) has 3 studentships to award. For details of these please
watch http://web.pml.ac.uk/casix/
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MRC Centre for Immune Regulation
Research Studentships 2007

The MRC Centre for Immune Regulation has a number of research
studentships available from 1st October 2007. Applications are invited from
recent graduates or final year undergraduates. You should hold or expect to
gain a first or upper second-class honours degree.
Four-year MRes/PhD programme (MRC-funded) based in 5* (minimum)rated research divisions within the MRC Centre. The 1st (MRes) year
primarily consists of 2 research projects with some additional advanced
teaching and acquisition of appropriate generic/transferable skills. The next
3 years are devoted to the PhD project, subject areas and supervisors for
which are: Organising and remembering T cell immune responses Professor Peter Lane and Professor Graham Anderson
Defining the structural basis of phosphopeptide antigen presentation by
class I MHC molecules - Dr Ben Willcox
Genomic approach to T lymphocyte function - Professor Mike Salmon and
Dr Dagmar Scheel-Toellner
MRC Funded studentships are open to UK/EU citizens and are subject to
MRC regulations. Details of this research career training programme and
eligibility criteria are shown on the Centre website:
http://www.mrcbcir.bham.ac.uk/. Interested candidates should send a c.v. to
Allison Shakespeare, email: a.s.shakespeare@bham.ac.uk.
Closing date: 9th March 2007
Marie Curie Fellowship is available in July 2007 for advanced training and
research in the area of chronic inflammation and leading to a PhD.
The three-year fellowship includes a period of research (6-9 months) in a
partner European laboratory. There is one place available this year with
Dr S John Curnow, studying the role of chemokines and adhesion
molecules in the recruitment of leukocytes to the eye in uveitis. We offer
outstanding research facilities and a lively and interactive academic
environment. We welcome applications from non-UK students with a good
honours degree in a life science (minimum upper second class or its
equivalent) and less than 4 years research experience. Interested
candidates should send a c.v., including a short statement of research
interests, to Dr S John Curnow (s.j.curnow@bham.ac.uk)
Closing date - 2nd March 2007.
Other Three Year PhD studentships available in the CENTRE and
the Division of Immunity & Infection are: Regulation of the development of inflammatory vs regulatory T cells in the
joints of patients with inflammatory arthritis - Dr David Sansom
What is the role of CTLA-4 on Regulatory T cells? - Dr David Sansom
Antibiotic Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni - Professor Laura Piddock
and Professor Charles Penn (closing date - 2nd March, 07)
The role of neutrophil serine proteases in rapidly progressive
glomerulonephritis - Professor Caroline Savage and Dr Ed Rainger
The functions and mechanisms of RhoJ/TCL activity in angiogenesis Dr Victoria Heath and Professor Roy Bicknell
Chromatin organisation in Stem Cells - Dr Sheela Jayaraman
The role of NFkB in cell cycle and transformation - Dr Jorge Caamano and
Professor Lawrence Young
The role of the cytoskeleton in hepatitis C virus infection Professor Jane McKeating and Dr Peter Balfe
Characterizing the novel, Th1-mediated antibody response induced by
Salmonella and its role in protection against disease- Dr Adam Cunningham
Closing date for applications unless otherwise stated is 9th March 2007.
Further information is available at
http://www.ii.bham.ac.uk/postgraduate/studentships,
interested candidates should send a c.v. to Allison Shakespeare,
email: a.s.shakespeare@bham.ac.uk
A University of Fairness and Diversity.
Work-Life Balance Award Winner 2003 and 2004.
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The University of Edinburgh

Graduate School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Opportunities for 2007 / 08
The University of Edinburgh is
ranked 14th in the world and
4th in the UK for Biomedicine
(THES 2006) Qualifications from
the College of Medicine and
Veterinary Medicine are known
and valued throughout the world.
We are currently recruiting high
calibre graduates for an exciting
range of Masters Degrees in:
Life Sciences
Medical Sciences
Veterinary Sciences
Infectious Disease
Reproductive Biology
Genomics & Pathway Biology
Neuroscience
Cardiovascular Biology
Public Health Research
Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Equine Science
Anaesthesia Practice
Dentistry
We also have Masters Degrees delivered
online and part-time via E-Learning:
Pain Management
Clinical Education
Neuroimaging (Certificate)
International Animal Health
Surgical Sciences
Translational Medicine (Certificate)
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Tel: +44 (0)131 242 6461 e: mvmpg@ed.ac.uk w: mvm.ed.ac.uk/gradschool
Postgraduate opportunities in Chemistry

A number of fully funded PhD study
opportunities are now available at the University
of Southamptons School of Chemistry. The
School is a leading international centre of
research with strong industrial links and numerous
collaborations with universities across the globe.
Highlighted research areas include: analytical
and environmental chemistry; chemical biology;
crystallography; electrochemistry; e-science;
medicinal chemistry; organic and inorganic
synthesis; organometallic and coordination
chemistry; solid-state chemistry; supramolecular
chemistry; surface and interfacial science;
theoretical chemistry and molecular modelling.
PhD students may enrol at any time during the
year, although most studentships start in either
October or February.
The School of Chemistry also offers two courses

leading to the award of an MSc:
MSc in Chemistry by Research
MSc in Chemistry and Entrepreneurship
Both are one year courses beginning in
October each year and combine courses with
an extended project. They are intended for
participants with good rst degrees in Chemistry
or a closely related subject.
For further information, please contact:
chempgr@soton.ac.uk
Information about funding, details of research
programmes and applications procedures
can be found at:
www.chem.soton.ac.uk
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The Graduate School of Life Sciences and

Medicine (GSLSM) offers wide-ranging
opportunities for
Masters and PhD

Programmes in 2007
Consistently rated among the world's top
university institutions, Imperial is a globally
positioned science-based university whose
reputation for excellence in teaching and
research attracts students and staff of the
highest international quality.
The GSLSM encompasses the following
Divisions and Centres:
Hannover Biomedical
Research School
Excellent Graduate School in Germany
20 positions in the
MD/PhD program Molecular Medicine

and 20 positions in the
PhD program Infection Biology
Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Clinical Science
Epidemiology, Public Health and Primary Care
Environmental Policy
Investigative Science
Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
Medicine
Molecular Biosciences
National Heart and Lung Institute
Neuroscience and Mental Health
Surgery, Oncology, Reproductive Biology
and Anaesthetics
We offer an extensive programme of
postgraduate masters courses, and there are
wide-ranging opportunities for research studies.
Our courses provide advanced scientific and
research training coupled with the development
of generic and transferable skills. Our
graduates have access to a wide choice of
employment opportunities.
and 20 positions in the
PhD program Regenerative Sciences

Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH),
invite applications for the above PhD studentships, to commence in October 2007.
The three-year study programs, taught in English, are aimed at post-graduates in Medicine,
Veterinary Medicine as well as those from Life Science fields. The PhD program
Regenerative Sciences is also open to students from the various disciplines of Materials
Sciences. As well as working on a 3-year research project, students also attend seminars,
lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposiums and summer schools. Successful
candidates will finish with a PhD, alternatively Dr. rer. nat. Scholarships are to be fully funded
by the DFG (Excellence Initiative), MHH, partner institutes and their respective departments.
We are looking for highly-motivated candidates who have an active interest in one of the
fields associated with one or more of the programs on offer. Excellent written and spoken
English skills are required. With nearly two thirds of our students coming from outside
Germany, international applicants are welcome. Deadline for completed applications is April
1st, 2007. Application forms to be found on the website below (NB. There is a separate
application form for each program, please click on program for the relevant form).
MD/PhD Molecular Medicine: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and
the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For information on this program contact:
Dr. Susanne Kruse (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-6011 / E-mail: daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de
Application form: www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html)
For a list of our programmes and links to

further details - see www.imperial.ac.uk/gslsm
For PhD Studentships - see
www.imperial.ac.uk/employment/phdstudentships
For application details - see
www.imperial.ac.uk/pgprospectus and please
apply online if possible (or contact the
Admissions Office on 020 7594 8001 and the
application materials will be sent to you by post).
For general enquiries - see
www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/enquiries/
PhD Infection Biology: Students focus on the main topics in Infection, Immunology,
Microbiology, Virology and Cell Biology. For information on this program contact Natalie
Evans (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-9742 / E-mail: zib@mh-hannover.de Application form:
www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html
Imperial College Graduate Schools

were winners of the Times Higher Awards
2006 for Outstanding Support for Early
Careers Researchers.
PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrates on Developmental

Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other
Regenerative Agents, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials Sciences, and
Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. Further Information will be launched in February
2007 at: www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html
Valuing diversity and committed to equality

of opportunity
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Bristol Centre for Complexity Sciences

A ground-breaking 4-Year doctoral training programme
in Complexity Sciences
Int er n at i on al G ra d uat e Sc ho ol i n
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Univ er sit y of C ol o g ne, G er m an y
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high calibre and motivated PhD students from varied
backgrounds
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interactions between theory and application to solve
real-world problems
The Graduate School offers a high-level PhD programme with

research opportunities in cellular, molecular, developmental,
physiological, neuro- and evolutionary genetics and genomics.
Plant, animal and microbial systems are equally well represented.
Cutting-edge theoretical problems (in mathematics,

statistics and computer science) in a broad range of
application areas (engineering, molecular sciences
and life sciences)
The three-year programme starts with a six-month rotation and

course period, followed by a PhD project in one of the
participating groups. Seminars and training courses complement
the research work. Comprehensive support is provided throughout
the programme. The programme language is English, and no
tuitions apply.
10 competitive three-year fellowships (initially 1000 EUR, then
1300 EUR per month) are available. In addition, up to 10 students
with self-provided funding may be selected as associates.
Open Days:
28 February
25 April 2007
To obtain further information please visit our website at:

www.uni-koeln.de/bio-graduateschool.
Applications for fall 2007 are accepted between

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until A p ri l 2 0 , 2 0 0 7 .
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For further information and details of how to apply visit:

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a wide range of postgraduate research degree and taught MSc
Courses as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
courses. Prestigious studentship funding is available for some courses.

MSc Applied Meteorology and Climatology

MSc River Environmental Management
MSc Air Pollution Management and Control
MSc Environmental Health
MSc Public and Environmental Health Science
MSc Science of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment
MSc Hydrogeology
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exceptional graduates to apply for a broad range of
postgraduate research projects at masters or doctoral level for
which the supervisors have secured competitive funding.
Applied Arts
Built Environment
Business
Engineering
Science
Tourism and Food
For further information please review our website:

http://www.dit.ie/DIT/study/graduate/research/available.html
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The Office of Graduate Studies,
Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Tel: +353-1-4023434
Email: postgraduate@dit.ie
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are available across each of the Institutes six faculties:
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Animal Behaviour
Animal-Plant Interactions
Cell Signalling Biology
Coastal Ecology
Conservation Ecology
Developmental Biology
Evolutionary and Functional Genomics
Evolutionary Biology
Fish Physiology
Marine Mammal Biology
Molecular Enzymology
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Molecular Virology
Neurobiology
Pelagic Ecology
Physiology
Plant Evolution & Diversity
Structural Biology
Systems Biology and Proteomics
For more information see
http://biology.st-and.ac.uk/postgrad/
or contact Postgraduate Secretary,
School of Biology, Gatty Marine Laboratory,
University of St Andrews, St Andrews,
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An internationally unique masters

course for graduates wishing to pursue
a professional career in marine-mammal
research and conservation
Taught modules cover the scientific and
methodological challenges of marine
mammal science
Strong field and research components
Run by the world-renowned Sea Mammal
Research Unit
School
of Biology
For further information see:

http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/courses/
mres_mms/index.html or email:
smruma@st-andrews.ac.uk
For application details contact:
Postgraduate Secretary,
School of Biology, Gatty Marine
Laboratory,
University of St Andrews, St Andrews,
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College of Life Sciences and

Medicine Graduate School
Postgradute Taught Programmes for
September 2007
The College of Life Sciences of Medicine at the University of Aberdeen is delighted
to announce that a number of fee-reduction bursaries and discounts for home
students are available for all taught postgraduate programmes for September
2007. A number of programmes are supported by Students Awards Agency for
Scotland (SAAS) funding.
We offer an extensive range of taught postgraduate degree programmes, including:
MRes/MSc Ecology and Environmental Sustainability
(fully-funded places available)
MSc/MRes Marine and Fisheries Science
(fully-funded places available)
School of Biosciences
MSc and MRes in Toxicology

Toxicology is an expanding field with excellent
career prospects.
Funding is available from the NERC, CRUK and School
bursaries to study for a postgraduate qualification
in Toxicology.
We offer both a taught MSc and a research-based MRes
degree covering all major aspects of the subject.
MRes Laboratory Research Methods (new for 2007)
Entrance requirements:
MSc Drug Development
MSc - good honours degree in a relevant subject
MSc Medical Biotechnology with Bio-business
MSc Molecular and Cellular Immunology
MSc Molecular Exercise Physiology
MRes - minimum 2i degree with a component of

molecular biology. Applications from clinicians are
especially welcomed for CRUK-funded places
Funding is available to students from UK/EU only.

For further details on all programmes and the application process
please contact:
Tel: + 44 (0)1224 559679
E-mail: graduateschool-clsm@abdn.ac.uk
Visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduateschool
For further details about the courses and how to

apply see: http://www.biosciences.bham.ac.uk
email: bio-pgtadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk
0121 414 3386.
A University of Fairness and Diversity.
Work-Life Balance Award Winner 2003 and 2004.
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University of Plymouth
Faculty of Science
Postgraduate Programmes in:
MSc
Biological Diversity
Botanical Conservation
(Joint) European Masters in Water
and Coastal Management
Hydrography
Learning for Sustainability
Psychology (New for 2007)
Psychological Research Methods
Zoo Conservation Biology
MRes
Advanced Bio-imaging and Analysis
Applied Ecology
Applied Fish Biology
Geomatics
Marine Biology
Micropaleaontology
Plant Health
Soil and Environment
MSc & MRes

Applied Marine Science
Coastal and Ocean Policy
Global Environmental Change
Landscape Conservation and
Management (New for 2007)
Marine Geosciences
(New for 2007)
Sustainable Environmental
Management
Theoretical and Computational
Neuroscience
For more information

visit our website at:
www.plymouth.ac.uk
Please quote FOS/NS07 on all
correspondence
Tel: +44(0)1752 233093

Email: science@plymouth.ac.uk
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Aberdeen is one of the best places in Britain for the study of
Geography and Sustainable Land Management and Development,
offering excellent opportunities in both postgraduate research
and taught masters programmes.
MSc/PgDip Sustainable Rural Development

Develops a critical appreciation of sustainable development
in the rural environment in theory and practice using
interdisciplinary approaches. An RICS accredited route is available.
MLE/DipLE Land Economy (Rural Surveying)

This UK-EU orientated, RICS accredited, land management
programme includes a European eld course, and has an excellent
graduate employment record.
MSc/PgDip Geospatial Information Systems

Offers a blend of relevant aspects of computing with courses
covering key aspects of geospatial technology. Bursaries are
available for UK/EU applicants. Late January start.
MSc/PgDip Applied Geospatial Technology

Covers the fundamentals of techniques for acquiring, processing,
classifying, visualising and analyzing spatially-referenced data of
the Earth and their applications.
Funding
These programmes are supported by SAAS postgraduate funding,
allowing students from Scotland to get their fees fully paid, plus
a maintenance grant. Home/EU applicants not eligible for SAAS
funding may still be eligible for a fee reduction bursary from the
College of Physical Sciences.
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BBSRC-funded
PhD Studentships
www.nottingham.ac.uk
Three and four year PhD research studentships

are available in the RAE 5-rated Schools of Biology,
Chemistry and Physics. Projects are available
across a range of modern and interdisciplinary
research areas including structural biology,
biochemistry, virology, biological chemistry,
enzymology, neurobiology, cell biology, physiology,
computational biology and biophotonics.
Investing in research
The University of Nottinghams School of Pharmacy
offers fully funded PhD opportunities in the
following key research areas:
Drug delivery and tissue engineering
Molecular and cellular biology
Medicinal chemistry and
structural biology
Nanopharmaceuticals and
molecular biophysics
Full details are available

at http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/postgrad/bbsrc
Schools
of Biology,
Chemistry
and Physics
All studentships cover tuition fees

and living expenses for UK applicants
(fees only for EU applicants). So, if you
are looking for world-class research
opportunities with fantastic financial
support, look no further.
MRes in Structural
Proteomics
The Centre for Biomolecular Sciences offers
a one year MRes degree in Structural Proteomics.
The course consists of three months of lectures and
practicals followed by two 14 week extended
research projects, and can constitute the first year
of a four year PhD studentship. More details are
available at www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~glt2/MRes
Students should have, or expect to gain, a first
or upper second class degree in Biological
or Physical Sciences.
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Laboratory, University of St Andrews, St Andrews,
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Swansea University, UK
PhD Studentships
The Institute of Advanced Telecommunications (IAT) is a fast-growing Research
Institute established in 2005, partly-funded by the European Regional Development
Fund, through the Welsh Assembly Government. IAT scientists conduct research in
several areas of communications, including Optical, Wireless, and Networking. The
recently established Agilent communications test and measurement lab provides
excellent facilities for research. For more details, see http://www.swan.ac.uk/iat/
IAT is currently seeking a number of ambitious PhD students to contribute to research in
these areas. Candidates should have, or be about to receive, an honours degree (at
least 2:1 or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a
related discipline, be innovative, and have real enthusiasm for telecommunications.
A number of fully and partially funded studentships are available to support strong
candidates for 3 years of study. Full studentships include a stipend of 12,300 per
year (current 2006/7 rate) and home/EU tuition fees of 3,168 (Total value of
a full studentship is 15,468). For an overseas student this could cover tuition
fees (11,070 for 2007 entry) and a contribution towards living expenses.
International applicants will be required to supply evidence of sufficient funding to cover
other expenses during the period of study.
Online application for the PhD can be made at
http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
Please quote ref. IAT/New Scientist Feb/Mar 07 when applying.
Informal enquiries to: iatadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1792 602572.
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2007
(Applications will be entertained till end of May 2007)
Project part funded by the European Union

through the Welsh Assembly Government
Swansea University is the public name of the University of Wales Swansea,

a constituent institution of the University of Wales.
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Department of Statistics, University of Oxford

DPhil Studentship
Teaching Assistant Bursary in Bioinformatics
The Department of Statistics has a teaching assistant bursary
available for a DPhil research student joining the department in
October 2007. The bursary, which is funded from the Oxford
Bioinformatics Programme, covers the full cost of fees together with a
maintenance grant of 11,500 per year.
Teaching will be within the Oxford Bioinformatics Programme, probably
on the Perl Programming for Bioinformatics, Statistics for Biosciences
and Systems Biology courses. For more information visit: http://
bioinfomsc.stats.ox.ac.uk/
The Oxford Bioinformatics Programme

Part-time training for full-time professionals
On line open day
Friday 30th March
http://bioinfomsc.stats.ox.ac.uk/online
For more information or to discuss further details of either research
projects or teaching contact Dr Charlotte Deane:
deane@stats.ox.ac.uk telephone 01865 281 301 or see http://
www.stats.ox.ac.uk/~deane/index.html
Applicants wishing to apply for the Teaching Assistant Bursary should
complete the University Application Form http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/
postgraduate/apply/forms/ stating that they wish to be considered for
the teaching assistant bursary. Applicants should ensure that at least
one of their referees is able to comment on their likely ability as a class
teacher.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 28th February.
Two copies of the completed application form and supporting
materials should be sent to: The Graduate Admissions Office,
University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD and a third
copy to: The Academic Administrator, Department of Statistics,
1 South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3TG
School of Engineering Sciences
Funded PhD/EngD opportunities
The School of Engineering Sciences (SES), at the University of Southampton

is a leading 5* rated research School with cutting-edge projects, strong
industrial links and state-of-the-art facilities.
Research projects are available in the broad elds of:
Aerodynamic and Flight Mechanics
Astronautics
Bioengineering Sciences
Computational Engineering Design
Electro-mechanical Engineering
Energy Technology
Engineering Materials and Surface Engineering
Fluid Structure Interactions.
Many of the PhD and EngD studentships provide a generous tax-free
bursary and fully cover University tuition fees (at EU/UK level).
Closing date for applications: 16 March 2007
www.soton.ac.uk/ses/pgns
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 3389
Department of Biological Sciences
Not just for Vets...

If you're a graduate with a scientific background and
are looking to study at a higher level, then you'll find
plenty of opportunities with us.
We are now offering PhD Scholarships for Home/EU
students in basic molecular and biological research,
with projects in cardiovascular biology and inflammation,
infection and immunity, musculo-skeletal biology and
reproduction and development.
For application forms and further details, please visit
our website - www.rvc.ac.uk/postgrad
Application deadline is Friday 9th March 2007.
For more information, contact our Graduate
School by telephone +44 (0) 20 7468 5134,
fax +44 (0) 20 7468 5060 or e-mail
graduateschool@rvc.ac.uk
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Warwick is one of
Britains leading
universities with an
enviable reputation for
educational
opportunities, first rate
research and its
commitment to the
local community.
The Department of Biological Sciences has

a number of funded PhD opportunities
available within its Research Themes to
start in October 2007 (see http://
www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/bio/pg/ for
details):
Ecology and Epidemiology

Microbiology
The University Values
Diversity Molecular Cell Biology
Molecular Physiology
Neurosciences
Structural Biology
Virology
Please note that residence and/or
nationality restrictions apply to certain types
of scholarship. Individuals interested in
particular areas of study should contact
members of staff directly (contact details
are on the website) or the Biology PG Office
for further details (PGbio@Warwick.ac.uk),
and are encouraged to make an on-line
application.
(https://postgrad.warwick.ac.uk/SWIFT/pgapp/login.asp).
Closing date for applications is 9 March 2007
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MSc Environmental Analysis and Assessment
For science graduates interested in issues of contaminated
land, water quality and air pollution, and planning careers
in environmental consultancies, regulatory agencies,
government organisations, or in research.
Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Theory, Experimental Solid

State, High Energy Physics, Optics, Photonics, Quantum Optics
and Laser Science, Plasma Physics, Space and Atmospheric Physics
and Theoretical Physics
6 NERC Studentships
In addition specific Ph.D. Research Project studentships include:

Theory of electron wavepacket steering at attosecond timescales
Photoelectron bond-breaking with few-cycle laser pulses
High energy X-ray generation from clusters/droplets
Production of few cycle-pulses in the IR and UV
Laser spectroscopy of highly charged ions in a Penning trap
Novel ultrafast fibre laser technology
Water vapour relevance to climate change
Ocean-Atmosphere interactions
Design of a transfer line for cancer therapy using hadrons
High-performance organic field-effect transistors
Magnetic spin current induced ultrafast switching
Modelling of Active Metamaterials
For geology and geophysics graduates planning careers in

the international petroleum industry or in research.
For contact details and further information please see:

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/physics/research/pg/index.htm
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/physics/research/research.asp
Funding is available for many of the courses and studentships for
suitably qualified UK and EU residents.
The College is striving towards Equal Opportunities
MSc Petroleum Geoscience
5 NERC Studentships and Industry Sponsors
MSc Geology by Research

For science graduates planning to pursue research in a wide
range of earth and environmental science subjects.
Bursaries
www.gl.rhul.ac.uk or info@gl.rhul.ac.uk
Department of Geology
Royal Holloway
University of London
Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX
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School of Chemistry
Postgraduate Opportunities 2007

The School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham is a Grade 5
department committed to carrying out internationally leading research.
PhD Studentships starting October 2007
A number of fully funded PhD studentships are available for home/EU
graduates. Minimum entry requirement: Class 2(i) (hons) (or equivalent)
degree in Chemistry or a relevant related discipline.
PhD Teaching Scholarships starting October 2007
Up to three four-year PhD Teaching Scholarships with an enhanced stipend
are available for home/EU graduates. In addition to their PhD studies, Teaching
Scholars will contribute to the Schools Undergraduate Teaching Programme;
full training will be provided. Successful applicants will have excellent English
language skills and possess a minimum 2(i) (hons) degree in Chemistry.
MRes in Nanochemistry and Materials Chemistry starting October 2007
This is a 12-month course, 2/3 research project and 1/3 taught modules. A
number of EPSRC-sponsored places are available for home/EU graduates with
a minimum 2(i) (hons) (or equivalent) degree in Chemistry or a relevant related
discipline. Contact Dr Joe Hriljac for further details: j.a.hriljac@bham.ac.uk.
Details of research interests of individual members of staff can be found on
the School of Chemistry website: www.chem.bham.ac.uk. Contact Mrs Pam
Marshall for further information: chem-pgadmissions@lists.bham.ac.uk.
PhD studentships for

October 2007 entry
Department of Biological Sciences
The Department will be awarding a number of research council (NERC and
BBSRC), departmental and industrially-funded PhD studentships in the
following areas:
Effect of climate change and UV-stress (Professor Richard Geider

and Dr Dave Suggett)
Isoprene production and degradation by estuarine, coral reef and

open ocean microbial communities (Dr Terry McGenity, Dr Dave
Smith, Dr Michael Steinke and Dr Dave Suggett)
Environmental tress responses by extremophiles in oil reservoirs

(Dr Corinne Whitby and Dr Terry McGenity)
Algal ecophysiology: responses of marine macroalgae to a high

CO2 environment (Dr Michael Steinke)
Cellular function and integrity under defined stress

(Dr Mucke Leithauser)
The interactions between physical activity, exercise and heart rate

variability (Dr Gavin Sandercock)
Prevalence of physical inactivity, low aerobic fitness and obesity in

UK school children (Dr Gavin Sandercock)
Organisational stress and/or mental toughness in elite sport

(Mr David Fletcher)
Studies on the production of singlet oxygen following oxidative

stress: a possible new cellular signal (Professor Neil Baker and
Professor Mike Wilson)
Nitric oxide effects on cellular oxygen consumption: friend or foe?

(Professor Chris Cooper)
Transgenic approaches to investigate the role of polyamines in

higher plant development (Professor Christine Raines and
Dr Julie Lloyd)
Structure and activation of G-protein coupled receptors

(Dr Phil Reeves)
Studies on the location and migration of radicals in respiratory heme

proteins: towards non-toxic blood substitutes (Professor Mike
Wilson)
Computational studies on protein folding (Professor Chris Reynolds)

Modification of transcription factor genes for drought tolerance in
plants (Professor Phil Mullineaux)
Applications are invited from candidates holding, or expecting to be awarded,
first class or upper second class degrees in relevant subjects. Further details
of these projects and application forms are available at:
www.essex.ac.uk/bs/pgrad/index.shtm
Or contact: Graduate Administrator, Department of Biological Sciences,
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Telephone: 01206 873321
E-mail: biosci-research@essex.ac.uk
Closing date of applications: 12 March 2007
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EPSRC/BBSRC
Life Sciences Interface
& Systems Biology Doctoral Training Centres
Up to Twenty-Six (26) 4-Year

D.Phil Studentships
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
ENGINEERING DOCTORATE CENTRE
The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a 4-year postgraduate degree, with an emphasis on
research and development in a commercial environment. It achieves this by a combination
of taught coursework (25%) and industrial project work (75%). The coursework in each of
our EngD programmes incorporates both technical and business elements, with the
business modules being taken from the Edinburgh Business School MBA programme.
Our centre includes three distinct Engineering Doctorate programmes:
PHOTONICS
JOINT PROGRAMME with Strathclyde and St Andrews Universities.
SPONSOR COMPANIES include BAE Systems, NPL, Renishaw,
AWE, OptoSci, Thales, and QinetiQ.
CONTACT DETAILS Professor Duncan Hand, 0131 451 3020
Photonics-EngD@hw.ac.uk
MICROSYSTEMS
Stipend 12,600 per annum

Start Date: October 2007
Applications are invited for up to 13 studentships within both the Life
Sciences Interface (LSI), and the Systems Biology (Sysbio) Doctoral Training
Centres. The modern biomedical sciences present many exciting and
stimulating challenges for researchers from life, physical and mathematical
sciences backgrounds, and there is a substantial and growing demand in the
public and private sector for doctoral graduates in these areas. The DTC
programmes are a new initiative to provide research training at the interface
between the physical and life sciences.
The 4-year training programmes consist of up to four terms of taught
courses plus extended projects and laboratory rotations that will provide
students with the necessary biological, experimental, and theoretical
background before they choose to specialise by undertaking a
substantive research project.
NEW PROGRAMME building on established MSc in Microsystems Engineering

SPONSOR COMPANIES include Semefab, BCF Designs Ltd, Raytheon Systems
CONTACT DETAILS Professor Marc Desmulliez, 0131 451 3340,
Microsystems-EngD@hw.ac.uk
CREATIVE 3D DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

NEW PROGRAMME with Edinburgh College of Art
SPONSOR COMPANIES include Renishaw, Shapespace
CONTACT DETAILS Dr Jonathan Corney, 0131 451 4381
Creative-3DDT-EngD@hw.ac.uk
FUNDING
Support from EPSRC and industry means that we are able to offer full fees plus a stipend
of at least 17,200 per annum (non-taxable) for eligible students. Successful candidates
will work closely with their chosen sponsoring company, normally carrying out the majority
of their project work whilst based at that company. Funds are also available to support
company employees who wish to study for an Engineering Doctorate whilst remaining in
employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum entrance requirement in each case is a 2i Bachelors or Masters degree in a
relevant Physical Science or Engineering topic.
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Engineering Doctorate at
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
For further information and an application form, go to
Life Sciences Interface
www.engd.hw.ac.uk
Students will undertake their research in one of four internationally

renowned research programmes in Oxford, covering medical imaging,
biological physics, bioinformatics, and mathematical biology.
Systems Biology
Students will complete their research projects within this exciting new
research centre focussing on a wide spectrum of theoretical
and experimental research problems in the dynamic new field of
Systems Biology.
A key feature of the programme is that students only have to choose
their research topic after the first year.
Full details of the Programmes and how to apply can be found at:
http://www.lsidtc.ox.ac.uk and http://www.sysbiodtc.ox.ac.uk
Full scholarships are available to all home and EU students,
who meet the residency requirements. Overseas students are eligible
for University scholarships - please refer to the following website for
details: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/finance/int.shtml
Applicants should hold a good first degree in either a life or physical
sciences subject, depending on the programme of study.
Further information on both programmes can be obtained by e-mail:
dtcenquries@stats.ox.ac.uk
The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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