Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Centrosome Biology

Job title:

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Centrosome Biology

Company:

University of Galway

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity of Galway Research FieldBiological sciences » Other Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) PositionsPhD Positions CountryIreland Application Deadline23 May 2025 – 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractNot Applicable Job StatusOther Job Status Extra InformationOther Hours Per Week39 hr/week Offer Starting Date1 Jun 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Other EU programme Reference NumberPHD GSO 009-25 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 4-year, full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in June-October 2025 in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the University of Galway.University of GalwayLocated in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching andFor information on moving to Ireland please seeDetailed Project DescriptionCentrosomes are the principal microtubule organising centres in animal somatic cells. They assemble the poles of the mitotic spindle, regulate cell polarity and movement, and form the base of primary cilia. Changes in the number of centrosomes and in centrosome stability are frequently seen in cancer or in senescent cells. Such changes can cause significant problems in mitosis and cause cell death or aneuploidy. This PhD project will explore how key centrosome structures are assembled and the molecular details of how they function after DNA damage and during replicative senescence. Centrosomes are composed of one or two microtubule-based centrioles within a cloud of pericentriolar material. We will use reverse genetics and expansion microscopy to explore how key centriolar protein complexes ensure centriolar integrity and cohesion during the cell cycle and after genotoxic stress or cellular senescence in cultured mammalian cells. Please see for further information.Living allowance (Stipend): €22,000 per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]University fees: Covered by scholarshipStart date: June – October 2025 (negotiable)Academic Entry Requirements: B.Sc. (Honours) and/ or M.Sc. in molecular/ cell biology or biochemistry or a cognate discipline, awarded within the last 5 years.To Apply for the Scholarship: Candidates should email a covering letter and a CV in a single PDF attachment to Professor Ciaran Morrison ( ). Candidates should outline their motivation for this position and relevant technical experience in their covering letter. Three referees should be provided. Reprints of papers or copies of degree certificates should not be included in the application. Please put reference University of Galway 107-PhD1 in the subject line of the e-mail application.Primary Supervisor name: Professor Ciaran MorrisonContact Email:Application Deadline: Friday May 23, 2025 at 17:00 (Irish time)Where to apply E-mailciaran.morrison@universityofgalway.ieRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level UndergraduateResearch Field Biological sciences » OtherAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Galway Country Ireland State/Province Galway City Galway Postal Code H91 TK33 Street University Road GeofieldContact State/ProvinceIreland CityGalway WebsiteStreetUniversity Road Postal CodeH91 TK33 E-Mailciaran.morrison@universityofgalway.ieSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€22000 per year

Location

Galway

Job date

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:42:15 GMT

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