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PhD Studentship: Microsoft Research – ‘Computation During Development: Characterising the Molecular Programs that Underlie Pluripotency and Differentiation in Embryonic Stem Cells’

Posted by , on 3 March 2014

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

Supervisor: Dr. Brian Hendrich, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge

Microsoft Research Supervisor: Prof. Stephen Emmott

 

Application Deadline: 30 March 2014

PhD Start Date: 01 October 2014

 

Project Summary

Embryonic stem (ES) cells are a unique type of cell derived from the inner cell mass of the developing blastocyst, which possess the ability to self-renew indefinitely, and to differentiate into all somatic lineages; a characteristic known as pluripotency. Harnessing this potential makes them an attractive prospect for regenerative medicine, while understanding the decision-making procedures that determine differentiation is vital to our overall understanding of development. We aim to combine both state-of-the-art experimental and computational methods to uncover the processes that underlie cell fate determination. We are seeking an outstanding individual for award of a fully funded three year Microsoft PhD Scholarship. The candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry/developmental biology, knowledge of computational/mathematical methods, and the ability to contribute to both experimental work in the Hendrich lab and in computational development at Microsoft Research.

To Apply

Please visit http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/studentships/microsoft/ for full details. Please note you will be required to complete and submit a departmental application form, a copy of current CV, provide two references and upload a copy of your transcripts as part of the application process.

Any questions? Email: cscr-phd@cscr.cam.ac.uk

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