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PhD Opportunity in RNA Modifications and Splicing Earlham Institute in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Available

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United Kingdom

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Earlham Institute

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Molecular Biology
Biology
Gene Expression
Transcriptomic

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About this position

A PhD opportunity is available in Alper Akay’s group to study RNA modifications and splicing, with relevance to the regulation of gene expression. The project is offered in collaboration with James Smith and Wilfried Haerty at the University of East Anglia and Earlham Institute in the United Kingdom.

The opportunity is open to students who qualify for home-fee status, including UK, settled, and Irish students who meet the relevant residency requirements. Funding details, eligibility criteria beyond fee status, and the application deadline are not provided in the post.

Interested applicants should consult the linked opportunity for the full project description, requirements, and application procedure.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Open to students who qualify for home-fee status, including UK, settled, and Irish students who meet residency requirements. Specific academic qualifications and application requirements are not stated.

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Review the linked PhD opportunity and follow the application instructions provided by the University of East Anglia or Earlham Institute.

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Research Interests

Molecular Biology

Gene Expression

Transcriptomic

Biology