Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in Dr. Arianna Fornili's group at Queen Mary University of London starting from October 2015.
Using a combination of state-of-the-art Molecular Modelling, Molecular Dynamics and Bioinformatics techniques, the successful candidate will investigate how cardiomyopathy-related mutations affect the motion and stability of key components of the cardiac sarcomere. Applications are welcome from outstanding European/UK students with or expecting to obtain a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biophysics or related disciplines. Previous experience in molecular modelling/simulation and/or computer programming is desirable but not essential. For more information: http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/research/projects/147840.html http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=61492&LID=1316 For informal enquires please contact Dr. Fornili (a.fornili at qmul.ac.uk<http://qmul.ac.uk/>) and include your CV, a covering letter explaining eligibility and interest in the project and the contact details of two academic referees. The deadline for formal applications is 5 pm (GMT) on 09 March 2015. Dr. Arianna Fornili BHF Research Fellow School of Biological and Chemical Sciences Joseph Priestley Building (room G.04) Queen Mary, University of London Mile End Road E1 4NS London UK email: a.fornili at qmul.ac.uk<http://qmul.ac.uk> Tel: +44 (0) 207 882 8446
