PhD - Bio-sensing based on chemically modified DNA

University of Liverpool - CIC biomaGUNE

Liverpool, United Kingdom

San Sebastián, Spain

Description

A four year PhD Studentship to develop new methods for bio-sensing based on chemically modified DNA is available to a highly motivated candidate as part the joint PhD Programme between the University of Liverpool(UK) and CIC biomaGUNE in San Sebastián (Spain). The student will be registered at the University of Liverpool. The project will be jointly supervised by Dr Valery Pavlov (San Sebastián) and Dr Andy Bates and Prof Rick Cosstick (both at Liverpool) and will involve the chemical functionalisation of DNA and its application to a variety of new methods for bio-sensing. The successful applicant will work on the design and chemical synthesis of modified DNA and study its properties with regard to: binding to aptamer targets, conjugation to proteins/enzymes and its potential use as a biocatalyst. It is planned that the first and last years of study will be spent at Liverpool, with the student based in San Sebastián for the middle 2 years. 

Requirements

Candidates should have an outstanding academic record, be open to learning new techniques and preferably hold a Master degree in relevant area of Chemistry or Biology. Strong candidates with a Bachelor degree will also be considered.

More information and applications

The position is funded for four years, starting before the end of 2013 and is open to applicants from all EU member states. Applications including a full C.V., contact details of two academic referees and a cover letter stating why the applicant is interested in this position, should be submitted by e-mail indicating reference 301 in e-mail subject to rrhh@cicbiomagune.es

Informal inquires by highly motivated applicants can also be addressed to Dr Valery Pavlov (vpavlov@cicbiomagune.es), Dr Andy Bates (bates@liverpool.ac.uk) or Prof Rick Cosstick (rcosstic@liv.ac.uk).