Join our lab!
Our lab welcomes applicants from any race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, caregiver and family commitments, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and eligible age or disability status. We are committed to maintaining a supportive and collaborative lab environment for doing rigorous, transparent science.
Individuals interested in joining the lab at any level should email me (Hilary) with a brief description of your research interests and experiences. I look forward to hearing from you!
Prospective Graduate Students
I am not accepting applications for graduate students for Fall 2022.
- Learn more about funding opportunities for PhD students
- Learn more about funding opportunities for MSc students
- Learn more about the MSc programs at Edinburgh PPLS
Postdoctoral Fellows
I do not currently have funding for a postdoc, but I am open to proposals for new lines of work that are aligned with my current research interests. Ways for postdocs to secure independent funding include:
- Marie Curie Fellowships
- Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowships
- The Royal Society Newton International Fellowships
- Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships
- British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships
- For US citizens: NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Learn more about funding for prospective postdoctoral fellows
- Postdoctoral Fellowship List curated by Racío Mercado
Note that at the moment, there have not been changes to UK participation in EU research programs, or in the eligibility of EU citizens to work at UK universities. Additionally, the UK government has guaranteed to cover EU funding beyond Brexit.
Undergraduate Students/Research Assistants
- For undergraduate students at Edinburgh: Learn more about volunteer research opportunities in PPLS
There are funding opportunities for undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience:
- Carnegie Trust Vacation Scholarships
- Wellcome Biomedical Vacation Scholarships
- Nuffield Research Placements
Visitors
If you are interested in “visiting” in some capacity, please email Hilary.