We are a vibrant, young institute with a reputation for innovation and a huge range of subject specialisms, from vertebrate evolution to algorithm development. There is always something new and exciting to work on and our building has cutting-edge facilities across training, next-gen sequencing and high-performance computing.
We are also part of the Norwich Research Park (NRP), a cluster of world-class research centres for biosciences, including the John Innes Centre (JIC), The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) and the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB). The University of East Anglia (UEA), as well as the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), are right on our doorstep and part of the wider research park. In total, the community across the park is made up of over 2000 scientists and 13,000 students, 3,300 of which are studying at post-grad level.
When studying with us, you'll be part of an interactive research team, supported by supervisors with international reputations in their fields. We have a great student council who organise regular seminars, poster sessions, social events and other activities and we'd encourage you to get involved. There is also a site-wide Student Voice Committee, where you can meet other students studying at the NRP research Institutes.
The PhD projects we support are aligned with our major goals as an institute, giving you the chance to be part of the latest research and technology development in the life sciences. We have the kit, the expertise and the collaborative environment to kick start your career.