PhD Studentship in Nerve Biomechanics - Open University (UK)

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PhD Studentship Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Physics and Astronomy

Funded full-time PhD Studentship for three years from 1 October 2007

This interdisciplinary project will investigate the structural features of peripheral nerves that enable them to bend and stretch during normal movement without compromising their function. Understanding nerve biomechanics will not only give an insight into some fundamental anatomy, it will also be of value to clinicians treating nerve injury and physiotherapists involved in rehabilitation.

The project will (i) use electron microscopy to investigate the ultrastructure of peripheral nerve tissue that causes localised variations in biomechanics, and (ii) use ultrasound imaging technologies to study variations in nerve movement at different anatomical locations in human volunteers for correlation of findings.

The project is funded by the Open University and is a collaboration between Dr James Phillips (Biological Sciences) and Dr Jamie Harle (Physics and Astronomy), based in the recently refurbished laboratory facilities at the OU Headquarters in Milton Keynes. You should have a good honours degree in a Biological Science and have a keen interest in using interdisciplinary approaches to investigate biological phenomena.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Dr James Phillips:
J.B.Phillips@open.ac.uk or Dr Jamie Harle: J.Harle@open.ac.uk.

Details of departmental research groups, current projects and facilities can be found at http://www.open.ac.uk/science/biosci/index.htm and http://physics.open.ac.uk/.

For detailed information and how to apply go to www3.open.ac.uk/employment,
or call Janet Vroone on 01908 659297 or email biology-recruitment@open.ac.uk.

Closing date: 30 April 2007.

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PhD Study Opportunities at University of Ulster 2007-2008 - UK

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PhD Study Opportunities at University of Ulster 2007-2008

The University invites applications for admission to full-time research studies commencing in September 2007. A number of awards will be available for selected applicants.

Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following subjects:

Science, Engineering and Information Technology
Biomedical Sciences, Built Environment, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Metallurgy & Materials, Nursing, Psychology, Health Sciences

Social Sciences
Business & Management Studies, Education, Law, Politics & International Studies, Social Policy & Social Work, Sports Related Subjects

Arts and Humanities
Art & Design, Celtic Studies, English, French, German, Spanish, History, Linguistics, Media Studies, Music, Drama, Dance & Performing Arts, European Studies


Master of Research (MRes)
A one-year full-time programme leading to the award of Master of Research is offered in the areas of Arts, Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Studies. It is anticipated that awards will be available for selected applicants.

Part-time Study
Applications to undertake part-time study towards the degrees of Master of Clinical Research (MClinRes), Doctor of Philosophy and a range of professional doctorates are also welcomed by the University.

How to Apply
To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2007 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic. Specific project details and application materials are available on the University web site at http://research.ulster.ac.ukstudy

The closing date for the receipt of applications for full-time study and associated awards will be 30 March 2007

Interviews will form part of the selection process and are likely to be held during the period late April to early May 2007. Selected applicants will be contacted with further details shortly after the closing date.

For further information, including hard copy prospectus and application materials, please contact:

Hazel Campbell,
Research Office,
University of Ulster,
Cromore Road,
Coleraine,
BT52 1SA,
telephone: 028 7032 4729,
e-mail: Hazel Campbell

website http://www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy

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