The QMUL Institute of Bioengineering is a new cross-faculty initiative bringing together over 50 academics from the faculties of Medicine & Dentistry and Science & Engineering. The Institute provides a focus for ground-breaking research aimed at the development of new medical therapeutics and diagnostics to meet the key healthcare challenges of the 21st century.

Project Details: This project will focus on molecular dynamics computer simulation of peptides, particularly in relation to self-assembly and interaction with lipid membranes. The project will be exclusively computational and will be conducted within the research group of Dr Mario Orsi (http://www.orsi.sems.qmul.ac.uk). Simulation results will be validated in collaboration with the experimental group of Dr Helena Azevedo (http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/staff/?h.azevedo). Candidates must have a good degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, or related disciplines. Programming skills and experience with computer simulation are highly desirable. 

Supervisors: Dr Mario Orsi (1st supervisor), Dr Helena Azevedo (2nd supervisor)

QMUL Research Studentship Details
• Available to Home/EU/International Applicants
• Full Time programme only
• Applicants required to start in September/October 2015.
• The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend (£15,863 in 2014/15) for up to three years.
• The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
• International applicants should refer to the following website at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/index.html 
• If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking).

Contact Details: For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Mario Orsi (m.orsi<στο>qmul.ac.uk)

Application Method: Before applying formally, candidates are advised to send a cover letter and a CV to Mario Orsi, m.orsi<στο>qmul.ac.uk

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Medical Engineering programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) via the following webpage: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgrcoursefinder/engineering/index.html