EPSRC DTA PhD Studentship - Simulations and Models of Network Recovery after Brain Lesions

Postgraduate Opportunities

Newcastle University

Supervisor(s): Dr Marcus Kaiser
Institute: Institute of Neuroscience
Sponsor: EPSRC
Project Start Date: 1 October 2008
Duration of Award: 3 Years

Project Description
This project will investigate how the global network architecture of the brain enables network robustness. Comparing computational models of recovery with clinical results from stroke patients, the link between cortical network topology and recovery mechanisms after lesions will be investigated. The project might also involve external collaborations with Oxford University and M.I.T.

Person Specification
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a first-class MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Medicine or other related field with a strong interest in computational analysis of biological systems. Programming experience with Java, C or Matlab as well as statistical knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Value of the Award
Due to funding criteria, this award is only available to UK and EU applicants. The award covers fees and an annual stipend (starting at £12,940). Non-UK EU nationals must be resident in the UK for three years prior to the start of the studentship to qualify for the full award. If they do not meet this condition, they will be eligible for a fees only award.

How to Apply
You must complete the University’s postgraduate application form (www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply), selecting ‘PhD Faculty of Medical Sciences (full time)’ as the programme of study and inserting the reference number ION53. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) and a CV, a covering letter and (if English is not your first language) a copy of your English language qualifications must be attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number ION53 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project.

You should also send your covering letter and CV to Nigel Lamond, Postgraduate Secretary, Institute of Neuroscience, Henry Wellcome Building, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, or by email to nigel.lamond@ncl.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 16 June 2008

Further Information
Enquiries may be made to Nigel Lamond (nigel.lamond@ncl.ac.uk) or Dr Marcus Kaiser (m.kaiser@ncl.ac.uk).

Funding information

Funding applies to:: EU applicants (including UK)