PhD Studentship: Mitochindrial DNA repair

fully funded PhD studentship in Professor Hansong Ma's laboratory within the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham.

The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms governing mitochondrialDNA(mtDNA) transmission and maintenance. The project will combine genetic, cell biological, and molecular approaches using both Drosophila and human cell models to uncover the fundamental principles that regulate mtDNA inheritance and stability. Further information about the research programme can be found on the Ma Lab website:

Applications from international students are warmly welcomed. Please note that the studentship covers tuition fees at the UK home rate only; international applicants will be responsible for paying the difference between the home and international tuition fees.

• Tuition fees at the UK home student rate.
• A tax-free maintenance stipend for four years at the current UKRI rate.

The studentship is expected to commence in 2027.