Laura Andreae

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.