PhD studensthips

Four, three year studentships are available, one at each of York, Oxford, Dublin and Copenhagen, beginning October 1st 2005.

What PhD projects can I do?

You can follow a PhD in any area of Ancient Biomolecules which can be supported by the resources of the GeneTime partners.

Examples of recent publications include.

• Larson G., Willerslev E., et al., (2005) Worldwide Phylogeography of Wild Boar Reveals Multiple Centers of Pig Domestication. Science 307(5715), 1618-1621.
• Bunce M., Shapiro B. et al., (2005) Ancient DNA Provides New Insights into the Evolutionary History of New Zealand's Extinct Giant Eagle. PLoS Biology 3(1), e9.
• Willerslev E. and Cooper A. (2005) Ancient DNA. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B-Biological Sciences 272(1558), 3-16.
• Shapiro B., Drummond A. J., Willerslev E. et al., (2004) Rise and fall of the Beringian steppe bison. Science 306(5701), 1561-1565.
• Nielsen-Marsh C. M., Richards M. P. Collins M. J. et al., (2005) Osteocalcin protein sequences of Neanderthals and modern primates. PNAS, 0500450102.

see also

• Nicholls H. (2005) Ancient DNA Comes of Age. PLoS Biology 3(2), e56.

What level of funding can I expect?

You will receive between €21k and €40k (£15 - £25k) per annum to cover your living expenses and fees, plus limited travel expenses. For more details see the Allowances page.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in persuing a PhD in the field of ancient biomolecules contact Matthew Collins (University of York, coordinator).

I am already following a post-graduate course - can I joint GeneTime?

Yes - GeneTime also funds short term visits to any of the GeneTime laboratories, typically for periods of four months.

Can I attend a GeneTime workshop?

Yes - you could also join a workshop - details of workshops will be posted on the site. You can also join a mailing list, and will be emailed with news of GeneTime opportunities.