(non-clinical)
Applications are invited for 3-year non-clinical PhD studentships based at Cambridge University.
The BHF Cambridge Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) is a world-leading Interdisciplinary Research Centre. Our overarching scientific objective is to advance understanding of pathobiology, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of cardiovascular disease, including implementation of new diagnostics/treatment, by applying our combined expertise in hypothesis-driven and assumption-free approaches. We achieve this through interdisciplinary capabilities in clinical, experimental, population and data sciences. The CRE research themes are:
PhD students will be jointly supervised two supervisors, with at least one being a CRE Theme Lead or Co-applicant. Applicants should explore current areas of CRE research and identify a potential supervisor from this list of all 21 CRE Theme leads and Co-applicants (https: // www. cardiovascular.cam.ac.uk/research/cambridgecre/bhf-cambridge- centre-excellence-cre-theme-leads-and-co-applicants) and where possible a second supervisor. Before applying, it is highly recommended that you contact a potential supervisor to discuss research interests and possible projects and for help to develop your research proposal. You should seek approval for your application from a potential supervisor who is a CRE Theme Lead or Co- applicant. Research proposals should either cross traditional research disciplines or involve two or more of the CRE themes listed above.
Applicants are expected to hold at least a first or upper second-class degree from a UK University or an equivalent standard from an overseas university ((https: // www. postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/international- qualifications) in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. Please ensure you meet the University of Cambridge entrance requirements: see https: // www. postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/entry- requirements.
We invite applications from UK and non-UK students who meet the UK residency requirements. International students able to cover all additional costs of overseas tuition fees through scholarships or funding schemes will also be considered. The studentship provides an annual stipend of £19,919, a consumables/ other costs allowance and UK-level tuition fees.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr Jane Sugars, Cardiovascular Centres Manager at [email protected].
How to apply: To apply, submit the following documents to Dr Jane Sugars, Cardiovascular Centres Manager at [email protected]:
Clearly indicate in your application that you are applying for the BHF CRE Interdisciplinary PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Sciences RH44319. Applicants must also be registered on the University's Postgraduate Applicant Portal (https: // www. postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply), where you will need to provide two academic references, evidence of your qualifications and evidence of competency in English.
Interview and Selection process
The deadline for applications is January 16 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on February 4 2025 and notified of the outcome soon after.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Please quote reference RH44319 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Department/LocationDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care
ReferenceRH44319
CategoryStudentships
Published6 December 2024
Closing date16 January 2025