PhD Studentship in Innate Immunology
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship with Prof. Andrew Bowie, as part of the INITIATE Innovative Training Network (ITN).
Title: Exploring the role of mitochondria and metabolism in human inflammasome activation by RNA viruses.
Primary Supervisor: Prof. A. Bowie, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Collaborators: Prof. J. Hiscott, Institute Pasteur-Rome, Italy; Dr. K. Pardali, AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden
The successful candidate will have a primary degree and/or an MSc in Immunology, Molecular Biology or a related discipline, with an exemplary academic record. S/he will be a motivated individual with a passion to work on an intellectually-stimulating project at the cutting edge of current knowledge of innate immunity. S/he will enjoy working as part of a team, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. The Bowie lab offers a supportive and dynamic learning environment for students and is internationally-renowned for research in innate immunity and viral evasion.
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