PhD Scholarships in Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research

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The Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research draws on the unique expertise across a wide range of disciplines and over 40 research groups in Maynooth University to address health-related research challenges. The disciplines span from Biology to Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering. The training of PhD graduates is one of the key objectives of the Institute.

Applications are now invited for the 2023 intake of PhD Scholars into the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research in September 2023

Applications will be considered for the following research projects:
Project title: Non-invasive electrochemical sensing of glucose and ketone bodies for diabetic health monitoringSupervisor: Dr Eithne Dempsey
Email: eithne.dempsey@mu.ie

Project title: Towards Tumour Theranostics: Hypoxia Activation as a tool for therapy and diagnosticsSupervisor: Dr Robert Elmes
Email: robert.elmes@mu.ie

Project title: Investigating the role of MIF in trained immunity induced by the asthma allergen house dust miteSupervisor: Prof Karen English
Email: karen.english@mu.ie

Project title: Explaining the genetic link between sleep and neurodevelopmental conditions: genome-wide analysis of rare tandem repeat expansionsSupervisor: Dr Lorna Lopez
Email: lorna.lopez@mu.ie

Project title: Development, validation and application of a biosensor for real-time monitoring of GABA in the mammalian brainSupervisor: Prof John Lowry
Email: john.lowry@mu.ie

Project title: Uterine tissue glycosylation in conceptionSupervisor: Dr Roisin O’Flaherty
Email: roisin.oflaherty@mu.ie

Project title: Improving nutritional value of rapeseed products for human consumptionSupervisor: Dr Diarmuid O’Maoileidigh
Email: diarmuid.s.omaoileidigh@mu.ie

Project title: Editing the glycome of innate lymphocytes to optimise anti-cancer cytotoxicity (GlycOpt)Supervisor: Dr Mark Robinson
Email: mark.robinson@mu.ie

Whilst a key aspiration of the 4 year PhD programme is advancement of knowledge through research, it is also underpinned by structured training in generic and transferable skills.
Eligibility: Graduates in the Life Sciences or related areas (1st or upper 2nd  class honours degree).
Stipend: € 18,500 per year plus fees.
Application Procedure: e-mail CV and contact details for 2 referees to the contact Supervisor indicated for the relevant research project.
Deadline: Midnight Monday 29th May 2023
Further details: Contact Dr Nezira Delagic (nezira.delagic@mu.ie)