PhD Studentship: Decoding Sex Chromosome Effects in the Human Brain
Investigate how X and Y chromosomes shape gene expression and brain health in neuropsychiatric diseases.
Best for:Best for bioinformatics and computational biology students interested in multi-omic data analysis and neurogenetics.
Overview
The GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme offers a four-year PhD studentship at the University of Exeter focused on decoding sex chromosome effects in the human brain. The research utilizes cutting-edge multi-omic and single-cell datasets to explore how X and Y chromosomes drive molecular differences in both healthy aging and neuropsychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will join a dynamic bioinformatics research team to uncover the biological foundations of sex differences in brain health. Applicants are expected to hold an appropriate academic degree and engage enthusiastically with large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets.
What you'll do
- Analyze cutting-edge multi-omic and single-cell datasets to study sex chromosome gene expression.
- Investigate molecular differences driven by X and Y chromosomes at the cellular level.
- Examine sex-specific differences in brains affected by neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Collaborate with international research teams and internal project partners.
- Contribute to scientific publications and present research findings at academic conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or MSc in a relevant scientific discipline such as Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Background in bioinformatics, computational biology, or biomedical sciences
- Experience with data analysis or programming for biological datasets
- Interest in genomics, transcriptomics, or neurogenetics
- Open to UK and International students
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Interested applicants should review the project details and submit their applications through the official GW4 BioMed3 application portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documents are provided prior to the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters
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