PhD Studentship: Mapping and functional interrogation of mitochondrial DNA modifications in Parkinson’s disease
Overview
A PhD studentship is available to investigate mitochondrial DNA modifications in the context of Parkinson’s disease. The research focuses on addressing uncertainties surrounding mitochondrial genome regulation by using long-read sequencing technologies to directly study native mitochondrial DNA modifications. The project involves developing and validating Oxford Nanopore Technologies approaches, defining the landscape of mitochondrial DNA modifications in Parkinson’s disease brain tissue, and determining their functional relevance by integrating modification profiles with other molecular phenotypes. The work is hosted by the University of Exeter within the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences and is funded by the MRC Medical Research Council.
What you get
The position provides funding to cover tuition fees alongside an annual stipend of £21,805. The contract is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-12-08.
About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a public research university in the West Country of England, based mainly in Exeter, Devon, with further campuses in Cornwall. Its origins lie in St Luke's College (1838), the Exeter schools of Art and Science, and the Camborne School of Mines. A royal charter in 1955 created the university. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.
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