Microsoft Research Studentship @ Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge

Microsoft Research Studentship

• Application for this studentship is now open

Computation During Development: Characterising the Molecular Programs that Underlie Pluripotency and Differentiation in Embryonic Stem Cells

Project Summary:

Embryonic stem (ES) cells are a unique type of cell derived from the inner cell mass of the developing blastocyst, which possess the ability to self-renew indefinitely, and to differentiate into all somatic lineages; a characteristic known as pluripotency. Harnessing this potential makes them an attractive prospect for regenerative medicine, while understanding the decision-making procedures that determine differentiation is vital to our overall understanding of development. We aim to combine both state-of-the-art experimental and computational methods to uncover the processes that underlie cell fate determination. We are seeking an outstanding individual for award of a fully funded three year Microsoft PhD Scholarship. The candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry/developmental biology, knowledge of computational/mathematical methods, and the ability to contribute to both experimental work in the Hendrich lab and in computational development at Microsoft Research.

Primary Supervisor:

Dr Brian Hendrich

Transcriptional Control of Stem Cell Fate

Email: [email protected]

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Microsoft Research Supervisor:

Stephen J. Emmott is a Professor and Head ofComputational Science at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK, where he has worked since 2004. He is also a Visiting Professor at University College Londonand the University of Oxford

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How To Apply

Applications for this studentship will be considered as they are received, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

• It is your responsibility to ensure that your references are submitted as soon as possible after you apply.
• Early applications should be eligible for October 2014 start. Later applications may only be eligible for January 2015 start.

To apply please  Download Microsoft Research Application Form and upload it to https://www.regonline.co.uk/MicrosoftSCIPhD2 as soon as possible. You will also be required to upload your current CV and copies of your transcripts.

• If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

Duration:

• This is a 3-year PhD position.

• For more information about the work of these labs, please visit

1. http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/groups/science/ and
2. http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/researchers/principal-investigators/brian-hendrich