Post-Doctoral Research Opportunities:

For candidates looking to join our lab as a post-doc or visiting researcher, we're eager to hear from you. We're open to discussing both new research ideas and our current projects. Please reach out to Carolina Rezaval with your CV, a summary of your research interests, and, if relevant, your proposed funding strategy, such as fellowship applications.


Early Career Researcher Opportunities:

Apply for funding to conduct independent research and develop leadership skills in our lab. Get in touch with Carolina to discuss opportunities. Find some funding options here.


PhD Opportunities:

The University of Birmingham supports both home and international PhD students through competitive programs. Our lab offers annual opportunities to engage in projects within these programs, with application deadlines in December/January for entry the following September. If interested, contact Carolina prior applying. Include your CV, a summary statement of your research interests and your proposition for funding.
 
  1. BBSRC MIBTP Fully Funded 4-Year PhD Position:  Application details can be found here. Select our project when applying. Closing Date: December/Early January. Open to home and international students. 
  2. Darwin Scholarship: Seize the opportunity to explore unique research areas. Closing Date: December/Early January. Open to applicants worldwide. More information here. 
  3. Midlands Mental Health and Neurosciences PhD Programme for Healthcare Professionals: Specifically for Home students. Closing Date: Early April. Details here. Choose our project when applying.
  4. PhD Positions for Chinese Students via the China Scholarship Council (CSC): We offer positions to exceptional Chinese PhD students in partnership with the CSC. Closing Date: Early February. Additional details here.

Additional PhD Opportunities:
  1. The Boehringer Ingelheim PhD Fellowship: For candidates with strong academic records, lab experience, and publications. Closing Date: Early February. More information here.
  2. Other PhD Fellowships and Scholarships: Explore additional funding options like Commonwealth Scholarships, British Council scholarships for women in STEM, and more here.
  3. Self-Funded Student Applications: We welcome applications from home and international students with their own funding. If interested, please email Carolina with your CV, research interests, and funding proposal.

Visiting Studentships/ Scientific exchange:

We offer student internships for 3 to 12 months to fulfil the requirements of degree programs or as part of exchange programs (e.g., Erasmus+). Interested individuals should email Carolina with their CV and a cover letter. Explore funding options here.

Master Projects:

We offer projects to MRes, MSc, MSci students. If you're interested in carrying out your research project in our lab, get in touch. Include your CV and a research interests.

Summer Placements:

Prospective Master's or PhD students are encouraged to apply for summer placements in our lab. Email Carolina with evidence of your skills and specific interest in our lab, highlighting relevant experiences. Applicants should be able to commit to at least 8 weeks in the lab. Funding available here. 
  •