PHYSIOLOGY STUDENTSHIPS IRELAND 2009 – PHD MEDICAL SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
PHD Studentships in Physiology at University College Dublin Ireland
Location: School of Medicine and Medical Science, UCD
Description:
Applications are invited for a PhD position in Physiology, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Ireland. The student will join a vibrant group of researchers interested in chronic hypoxia and cardiorespiratory control. Our research group has demonstrated that chronic hypoxia causes respiratory muscle re-modelling in rodents with evidence of ‘adaptive’ and ‘maladaptive’ changes that are dependent on pattern, duration and severity of exposure, and the timing of hypoxic exposure across the age spectrum.
By combining methodological approaches ranging from molecular, through functional experiments in isolated tissue, to studies in behaving animals we are examining the impact of hypoxia on the respiratory system. This project, funded by the Health Research Board (Ireland), will explore the mechanisms underlying respiratory muscle dysfunction following chronic intermittent hypoxia.
Position Value: Stipend is 16,000 euro per annum plus full fees for EU nationals.
Expected duration of project: 1/10/2009 – 30/9/2012
Qualifications: Candidates should have at least an upper second-class honours degree in physiology or a cognate discipline in the biomedical sciences or equivalent.
Further Details: For further information contact: Dr Ken O’Halloran
Email address: ken.ohalloran(AT)ucd.ie
Closing Date: 31 July 2009
