PhD Studentship - Dysregulation of the fibrinolytic pathway during trauma induced coagulopathy
A 4-year fully funded PhD project is available to study traumatic injury and acquired bleeding in the laboratory of Dr Gael Morrow.
Awarding Body
Robert Gordon UniversityValue
4 year PhD StudentshipDeadline
31 May 2025Quantity of Awards
1 StudentshipOverview
Traumatic injury accounts for 4.9 million deaths worldwide each year. Approximately 25% of trauma patients die within 6 h of injury from uncontrolled bleeding, termed trauma induced coagulopathy (TIC).
TIC describes the overall failure of the blood clotting system to stop bleeding after injury. Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that result in TIC will allow clinicians to direct effective treatments, significantly improving patient outcome and survival, resulting in a reduction in the number of deaths annually from TIC.
A 4-year fully funded PhD project is available to study traumatic injury and acquired bleeding in the laboratory of Dr Gael Morrow at the School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health at Robert Gordon University.
The PhD student will drive an exciting project to investigate the mechanisms underpinning TIC using blood samples from healthy volunteers and trauma patients. Specifically, they will determine the role of platelets and examine changes in clot stability and structure between different injury types. They will utilise specialised haemostasis assays and microscopy to do so.
Eligibility
Eligible Countries of Residence
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- England
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Northern Ireland
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Ireland
- Romania
- Scotland
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Wales
Potential international candidates should note that the tuition fee award available within the fully funded interdisciplinary studentships is set at the home tuition fee level and will not be for the full international tuition fee. Before submitting an expression of interest, candidates based overseas are encouraged to check tuition fee status and eligibility criteria.
If your country is not listed, you may still be eligible for this studentship.
Eligible Courses
Course Level
- Postgraduate Research
- PhD
Mode of Attendance
- Full Time
Mode of Study
- On Campus
Subject Area
- Pharmacy & Life Sciences
Other Requirements
Academic Background
Applicants should have a first Class or 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in biomedical sciences, biochemistry or a strongly related discipline.
English Language Requirements
To meet the eligibility requirements for a studentship, applicants are required to provide evidence of their English language ability. For candidates applying from a country where English is not the officially recognised language, alternate evidence must be submitted which meets the minimum overall requirement of 6.5 and with each element of reading, writing, speaking and listening meeting a minimum of 6.5.
Read further guidance on the range of tests or evidence we accept and a list of countries which are officially recognised as English speaking:
How to Apply
Applicants should send a CV, short personal statement and cover letter detailing your interest to Dr Gael Morrow:
Our wide range of research projects are also available, start a conversation with a supervisor:
Process for Selection
Candidates will be invited to interview. The successful applicant will commence their studies 1 October 2025.