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Fully Funded 4-Year PhD in Cellular Phenotypes of In Vivo Grafted Human Neurons with Autism Risk Mutations King's College London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship.
Deadline
Jan 5, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
King's College London
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Exciting fully funded 4-year PhD opportunity in the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative, advertised by Professor Laura Andreae (Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King’s College London) in collaboration with Juan Burrone and Nicholas Clifton at the University of Exeter.
The project is titled Cellular phenotypes of in vivo grafted human neurons with autism risk mutations. It sits at the intersection of developmental neuroscience, functional genomics, and neurobiology, with a focus on human neurons, in vivo grafting, and autism-related genetic mechanisms.
This is a PhD opening; no postdoctoral or master’s position is announced in the post. The opportunity is described as fully funded and lasts 4 years. The deadline given is 5 January 2027.
How to apply: follow the provided link to the MRC Functional Genomics | PhD and Research Degrees page, choose the King’s College London dropdown, and select the project title above. Interested candidates should apply through the relevant university application route before the deadline.
Best fit for students interested in Neuroscience, Biology, and medically relevant research on autism risk mutations and human neuronal phenotypes.
Funding details
Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship.
What's required
Applicants are seeking a PhD candidate for a fully funded 4-year project in the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative. The advertised project is titled 'Cellular phenotypes of in vivo grafted human neurons with autism risk mutations'. No further academic or test requirements are specified in the post.
How to apply
Go to the King's College London drop-down on the linked MRC Functional Genomics PhD and Research Degrees page at the University of Exeter and select the project titled 'Cellular phenotypes of in vivo grafted human neurons with autism risk mutations'. Submit the application through the university portal before the deadline.
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Professors
Professor of Developmental Neuroscience
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Developmental Neuroscience
Biology
Functional Genomics
Medical Science
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