Transform the future of atrial fibrillation treatment with cutting-edge stem cell research at the University of Surrey!
🏢 Institution: University of Surrey, School of Biosciences and Medicine
📍 Location: Guildford, UK (30 miles from London)
🎓 Position: 4-year PhD Studentship
💰 Funding: Fully Funded by NC3Rs
Project Overview: 🧬
- 🫀 Focus on atrial fibrillation treatment
- 🔬 Develop human stem cell-based models
- 🧪 Replace traditional animal testing
- 🔍 Test new therapeutic approaches
- 🤝 Collaboration with University of Nottingham
What You’ll Learn: 📚
- 🧫 Advanced cell culture techniques
- ⚡ Cardiac electrophysiology
- 🔬 Molecular biology methods
- 📊 Flow cytometry
- 🧬 Transcriptomics and proteomics
- 🔍 Advanced microscopy
Funding Package: 💫
- 📚 Full UK/home tuition fees covered
- 💰 Annual stipend (£19,337 for 2024-25)
- 💼 Research expenses covered
- ✈️ Conference attendance funding
- 🎓 Comprehensive research training
Required Qualifications: 🎯
- 🎓 First or upper second-class honours degree in relevant field
- 📊 Background in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, or related areas
- 💪 Self-motivation and independent thinking
- 🗣️ Excellent English communication skills
Preferred Experience: ✨
- 🎓 MSc/MRes in cardiovascular/molecular science
- 🧪 Research experience in molecular/cell biology
- 🔬 Lab work background
Why Surrey? 🌟
- 🏆 Internationally recognized research group
- 🔬 State-of-the-art facilities
- 🌳 Beautiful campus setting
- 🚆 Excellent London connections
- 👥 Multidisciplinary research environment
Application Process: 📝
Email to p.camelliti@surrey.ac.uk:
- 📄 Detailed CV with grades
- ✍️ Motivation statement
- 👥 Two academic references
- 🎓 Degree certificates/transcripts
- 🗣️ English language certification (if applicable)
Key Dates: 📅
- 🎯 Interviews: April 2025
- 🎓 Start Date: October 2025
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