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Joining the lab

Jobs

Currently there are no post-doc or research assistant positions available, however if you are interested in a post-doc position with the lab please get in touch. You may be eligible for a fellowship and we can support your application.

Studentships

PhD studentships

There are many opportunities for PhD studentship positions with the Wheeler Lab. Almost all PhD positions are awarded as part of a larger PhD scheme, these positions are fully funded and last 3 to 4 years. For general information about applying for graduate student positions at the University of Edinburgh please check out the university PhDs page.

There are several schemes for which the lab regularly offers projects, including:

EastBio Doctoral Training Partnership

Darwin Trust Biological and Biomedical PhD Studentships

If you are interested in applying for a PhD studentship please get in touch.

Other studentships and exchanges

Most Masters studentships in Edinburgh are part of four-year undergraduate courses, however studentships are sometimes available.

The lab is also open to hosting short-term summer studentships, exchange students and schemes like Erasmus.