If you’re a medical graduate interested in pursuing research at a world class university, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
About the PhD studentship – PhD studentships available in the Department of Medical Microbiology and
Immunology (Viral Pathology Laboratory, Prof Gulfaraz Khan) investigating the role of Epstein-Barr virus in the pathogenesis of Multiple sclerosis.
About United Arab Emirates University – United Arab Emirates University is the first and foremost comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU aspires to become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and currently enrolls approximately 14,968 Emirati and international students. The areas of research are –
- Elucidating the Molecular and Cellular Basis of Mendelian diseases in the UAE
- The Genetic Architecture of pediatric kidney diseases in the UAE (Molecular and Cellular
- Identification of pathogenic genetic variants associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Investigating the functional role of genetic associated with Neuropsychiatric diseases
- Pathogenicity Prediction of Variants Using AI and Machine Learning
No of studentships available – 2
Eligibility Criteria – The applying candidates should have-
- At least one of the degrees (master’s degree or bachelor’s degree) must be in Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Health Informatic or other related fields.
- Interest in genetic laboratory processing and Data analysis.
- Good character and attitude.
- A score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS or an equivalent TOFEL score.
- A team player and have strong communication skills.
- Critical and analytical scientific skills.
- Good oral and written proficiency in English
Studentship amount – In addition to the Scholarships, Fellowships, or Graduate Assistantships, you also have great chance to get Monthly Extra Bonus (subject to availability):
- Up to AED 3,000 per month from supervisor’s external research project, or
- Up to AED 2,000 per month from supervisor’s internal research project
Application deadline – Not specified in the official post.
How to apply – Please visit the official website for application details.
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