Key facts
- Type of research degree
- PhD
- Application deadline
- Ongoing deadline
- Country eligibility
- International (open to all nationalities, including the UK)
- Funding
- Non-funded
- Additional supervisors
- Dr Marc de Kamps
- Schools
- School of Computing
Understanding changes in the spinal cord sensori-motor apparatus is highly relevant in our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases that affect motor control in humans, and IS essential for well working prostheses with a neural interface. This project focuses on the role of interneuron populations in spinal cord during development. The developmental change in these populations clearly affects behaviour, but the local neural interactions between these populations resulting in behaviour changes are unclear. Chakrabarty lab in the Faculty of Biological Sciences has obtained accurate population level data on these changing interneuron populations, while Marc de Kamps of the School of Computing has developed innovative methods for modelling neural populations. You will model the neural circuits that control motor behaviour at THE population level in order to gain an understanding of the role of different populations of interneurons in different stages of development. Good mathematical and analytical skills are required, as well as programing experience. A background in computational neuroscience is desirable, but not essential. The earliest start date for this project is 1 October 2020.
<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130206/applying/91/applying_for_research_degrees">University's website</a>. Please state clearly in the research information section that the research degree you wish to be considered for is ‘Computational modelling of the development of spinal cord neural circuit activity’ as well as <a href="https://engineering.leeds.ac.uk/staff/390/Dr_Marc_de_Kamps">Dr Marc de Kamps</a> as your proposed supervisor.</p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p><em>We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, but UK black and minority ethnic (BME) researchers are currently under-represented in our Postgraduate Research community, and we would therefore particularly encourage applications from UK BME candidates. All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit.</em></p>
Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. The criteria for entry for some research degrees may be higher, for example, several faculties, also require a Masters degree. Applicants are advised to check with the relevant School prior to making an application. Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for a particular research degree are advised to contact the School or Graduate School prior to making an application.
The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. Some schools and faculties have a higher requirement.
<p><strong>Self-Funding Students</strong></p> <p><strong>Funding Eligibility</strong></p> <p><strong>UK/EU</strong> – Leeds Doctoral Scholarship Award paying Academic Fees and Maintenance matching EPSRC rate of £15,009 per year for 3 years and Alumni Bursary for previous graduates from the University of Leeds offering 10% discount on Academic Fees</p> <p><strong>International Students</strong> – China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarship Award paying Academic Fees for 3 years, Commonwealth Scholarship for Low Income Countries and Alumni Bursary for previous graduates from the University of Leeds offering 10% discount on Academic Fees</p>
<p>For further information regarding your application, please contact Doctoral College Admissions by email: <a href="mailto:EMAIL@leeds.ac.uk">p</a><a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk">hd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk,</a> or by telephone: +44 (0)113 343 5057</p> <p>For further information regarding the project, please contact Dr Marc de Kamps by email: <a href="mailto:M.deKamps@leeds.ac.uk">M.deKamps@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>
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