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Informatics: LSI: Modelling, Simulation, Formal Methods in Synthetic & Systems Biology, Formal Methods in Complex Systems

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PhD Informatics: ILSI: Modelling, Simulation, Formal Methods in Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, and Comple - 3 Years (Full-time)
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PhD Informatics: ILSI: Modelling, Simulation, Formal Methods in Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, and Comple - 6 Years (Part-time)
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School of Informatics Graduate School
Phone: +44 (0) 131 650 3091
Fax: +44 (0) 131 651 5630
Email: phd-admissions@inf.ed.ac.uk
Address: School of Informatics Graduate School
Informatics Forum
10 Crichton Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9AB

At the meeting point of computer and biological sciences, the Informatics Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) operates in one of the most dynamic areas of research in the informatics field.

We apply computer modelling to systems and synthetic biology in a discipline that has the growth potential comparable to that of the electronics industry in the 1980s.

Entry requirements

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Research profile

Your research may draw together work in a number of areas, such as:

Whether you approach your work from a theoretical or practical background, you’ll discover that ILSI puts the two disciplines on an equal footing: theorists are encouraged to consider practical implications, while practitioners are given scope to develop the theoretical analysis of their work, with an eye to the long-term possibilities.

Integral to the success of ILSI is our ability to create and maintain networks to link the Institute with related disciplines throughout the University. Collaboration is key in this interdisciplinary field, and we’ll encourage you to the make the most of the large pool of expertise that surrounds you.

Training and support

You will carry out your research within a research group under the guidance of a supervisor. You will be expected to attend seminars and meetings of relevant research groups and you may also attend lectures that are relevant to your research topic.

A programme of transferable skills courses facilitates broader professional development in a wide range of topics, from writing and presentation skills to entrepreneurship and career strategies.

Facilities

Our world-leading research takes place in SynthSys – a facility that readily attracts the investment needed to provide a combination of state-of-the-art equipment with top-level academic staff and the most up-to-date research methods.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

Career opportunities

With similar centres being established worldwide, demand is high for research graduates who are able to aid in their development. Private sector entities in areas such as biotherapies, energy production, environmental protection and agriculture are also keen to employ graduates from ILSI.

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This article was published on Apr 25, 2013


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