Fully-funded PhD - Investigating muscle and brain metabolism to alleviate post-exercise malaise in chronic fatigue and pain syndromes

Are you passionate about health, exercise or biomedical sciences? If so, you can join our dynamic research team based in central Manchester and contribute to new studies designed to understand the biological causes of chronic fatigue and what happens when affected individuals exercise. 

What you will do

• We will help you master cutting-edge laboratory techniques like cardiorespiratory exercise testing and 3 Tesla MRI scanning to investigate muscle and brain biomarkers of fatigue and pain.
• You’ll collaborate with clinical experts and patient groups to develop detailed knowledge and interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes.
• Develop detailed knowledge of the research literature and research findings dissemination.

Why join us?

• You’ll be based in Manchester as part of a team with a history of delivering internationally leading research.
• Advance your career with this three-year full-time doctoral training project. You will develop knowledge, skills and experience in research and clinical settings, and you’ll have the chance to influence guidelines to drive significant improvements in care for those experiencing chronic fatigue.

If you’re up for the challenge and want to join our team, apply now.

Project aims and objectives

This research aims to investigate the physiological characteristics of chronic fatigue and its interaction with exercise, and to develop effective interventions for patients experiencing chronic fatigue.