Information for PhD students

We invite applications for MRC funded PhD studentships in genetic and general epidemiology and in statistical genetics.

The MRC PhD studentships are 3-year positions for those who already have a Masters in an appropriate scientific discipline. Opportunities exist for 4-year studentships for those wishing to undertake the MPhil in Epidemiology/Public Health course in the first year of their PhD. The MRC PhD studentships include college and university fees and a stipend.

The academic requirement for entry is a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.

The MRC PhD studentships within this multi-disciplinary unit include diverse training opportunities for all aspects of research and encourage the development of both academic and generic research skills.

Graduate students register for their PhD with the University of Cambridge, belong to one of its Colleges, and are trained at the MRC Epidemiology Unit. Studentships will commence in October 2008. Full funding for these positions is available to UK nationals and UK residents. Partial funding is available to applicants from the European Economic area (EEA). Please refer to the MRC Student eligibility criteria for further information.

Potential PhD students should send a full CV, a covering letter and the contact details of two referees to: Graduate Studies, MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science,Addenbrooke’s Hospital - Box 285, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK or email: Graduatestudies@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

For enquiries about the studentships please email: Graduatestudies@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 11 February 2008.

Interview date: 29 February 2008.

For further information about the MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

 

 

 

PhD Opportunities (Start date: October 2008)

Graduate Studies

MRC Epidemiology Unit

Institute of Metabolic Science

Addenbrooke’s Hospital—Box 285

Hills Road

Cambridge CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

To contact us:

Tel: +44 (0)1223 769139

Fax: +44 (0)1223 330316

E-mail: Graduatestudies@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk