Data visualization with gigapixel displays for comparative genomics

High- and low-throughout next generation sequencing can now be performed for modest cost, making it feasible to sample hundreds of individuals to understand the causes and development of life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Today it is the scientists themselves rather than sequencing technology that is the bottleneck in the analysis of such sequencing data, due partly to the lack of suitable visualization tools for comparative genomics. The goal of this PhD is to exploit the capability of ultra-high resolution displays to develop such tools. The earliest start date for this project will be 1 October 2020.

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130206/applying/91/applying_for_research_degrees">University&#39;s website</a>. Please state clearly in the research information section&nbsp;that the research degree you wish to be considered for is &lsquo;Data visualization with gigapixel displays for comparative genomics&rsquo; as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://engineering.leeds.ac.uk/staff/257/professor_roy_ruddle">Professor Roy Ruddle</a> as your proposed supervisor.</p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University&#39;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>

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<p><strong>Self-Funding Students</strong></p> <p><strong>Funding Eligibility</strong></p> <p><strong>UK/EU</strong> &ndash;&nbsp;Leeds Doctoral Scholarship Award paying Academic Fees and Maintenance matching EPSRC rate of &pound;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> &ndash;&nbsp;China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarship Award paying Academic Fees for 3 years, Commonwealth Scholarship for Low Income Countries and&nbsp;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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:EMAIL@leeds.ac.uk">p</a><a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk">hd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk,</a>&nbsp;or by telephone: +44 (0)113 343 5057</p> <p>For further information regarding the project, please contact Professor Roy Ruddle by email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:R.A.Ruddle@leeds.ac.uk">R.A.Ruddle@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>