PhD in Vascular Biology: NRP2 Regulates Endothelial Barrier

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Tuition fees paid

Research Training Support Grant

Job summary

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a four-year PhD project funded by the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership. The project will investigate neuropilin-2 (NRP2) in endothelial barrier stability, using human and mouse cells, flow assays and in vivo models.

Start date 1 October 2027; full-time study; funding includes tuition fees paid, an annual stipend of £21,805 and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year.

Qualifications

• UK equivalence of a Bachelor's (Honours) 2:1 in a relevant subject.
• English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 6 in each component.
• Interest in cell biology, vascular biology and inflammation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how NRP2 maintains endothelial barrier stability in human and mouse cells.

Skills

NRP2 biology

Endothelial biology

Imaging techniques

Flow assays

Mouse genetics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Confocal imaging

Live-cell imaging

Flow cytometry

Job description

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a four-year PhD project funded by the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership. The project will investigate neuropilin-2 (NRP2) in endothelial barrier stability, using human and mouse cells, flow assays and in vivo models.

Start date 1 October 2027; full-time study; funding includes tuition fees paid, an annual stipend of £21,805 and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year.