The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded three-year PhD studentship in the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences. The project investigates molecular mechanisms of genome regulation in multiple myeloma, focusing on transcription factors, enhancer networks, and chromatin regulation. The successful candidate will join Dr. Tianyi Zhang’s research group and receive interdisciplinary training in cancer biology, genomics, and molecular biology.
Important Dates / Deadline
- Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
- Study Level: PhD
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Funding Duration: 3 years
Organization
- University: University of Birmingham
- Department: Cancer and Genomic Sciences
- Supervisors: Dr. Tianyi Zhang, Professor Guy Pratt, and Professor Sarah Dimeloe
Location / Study Destination
Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who Can Apply
- UK students eligible for Home-rate funding.
- Applicants with a first-class or upper second-class honors undergraduate degree, a master’s degree, and/or relevant research experience.
- Candidates with backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Applicants with strong analytical and communication skills and an interest in collaborative research.
Key Benefits / Funding
- Annual Stipend: £21,805, tax-free, at the starting UKRI rate.
- Tuition Fees: UK Home tuition fees covered, with a starting rate of £5,151.
- Funding Duration: 3 years.
- Training in biochemistry, molecular biology, proteomics, and genomics.
- Experience with ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and primary disease models.
- Participation in a broader research program supported by Wellcome Trust funding.
Main Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Academic qualifications or relevant research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, or bioinformatics.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
- Experience working with proteomics and/or genomics datasets is highly desirable.
The research will focus on identifying altered gene regulatory networks in multiple myeloma and mapping transcription factor-coactivator interactions using cellular and primary patient models.
How to Apply
Submit all application documents electronically to Dr. Tianyi Zhang.
Email: t.zhang.9@bham.ac.uk
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026.
Documents Needed
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV) including details of two academic referees.
- A 1 to 2-page personal statement covering research interests, research experience, relevant skills, and motivation for pursuing a PhD.
Important Notes
- The studentship is funded at UK Home rates.
- Funding covers three years of doctoral study.
- The project combines genome biology, immunology, immunotherapy, and cancer biology.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Research training will include molecular and genomic techniques applied to multiple myeloma.