PhD in Aging Blood Stem Cells & Metabolism

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Tuition fees paid

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership studentship. The project investigates why aging blood stem cells lose metabolic fuel, focusing on glutamine, and whether restoring it can reverse stem-cell decline.

Start date 1 October 2027. You will be based in the Rushworth Lab, Norwich Medical School, and receive hands‑on training across primary cell isolation, metabolomics and flow cytometry, preparing you

Qualifications

• UK equivalent: Bachelors (Honours) 2:1.
• English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each category.
• Mode of study: Full-time PhD studentship starting 1 October 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete four-year PhD project exploring ageing biology of blood stem cells.
• Engage in primary cell isolation, modelling and metabolomics training.
• Collaborate with Rushworth Lab, Norwich Medical School and Norwich Research Park partners.

Job description

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership studentship. The project investigates why aging blood stem cells lose metabolic fuel, focusing on glutamine, and whether restoring it can reverse stem-cell decline.

Start date 1 October 2027. You will be based in the Rushworth Lab, Norwich Medical School, and receive hands‑on training across primary cell isolation, metabolomics and flow cytometry, preparing you