We are happy to consider applications from anyone, anywhere in the world, to join the group. One of the main attractions to working in a clinical department is that the student gets exposed to research which is clearly connected to human disease and thereby gains a genuine perspective on the role of medical research. In addition, we provide the opportunity to take part in various complimentary taught courses in certain areas.
PROJECTS
Usually, students contact me and we find an area of mutual interest. In the group, there are two main projects:
Genetic variation of human cytokine genes and how this impacts on disease susceptibility.
This is often disease-related (eg periodontal disease, gastric cancer, or lupus), or gene-related (eg TNF or IL-10). The project may involve various molecular and cellular immunological techniques, depending on the project and tissue involved.
Function of human IL-10 homologues and their receptors
Recently several new homologues of IL-10 have been defined and the nature of their receptors is just beginning to come to light. The lab is closely involved in the discovery of these molecules and their functional and molecular characterisation.
PUBLICATION
We actively encourage our graduate students to publish their work and employ a policy whereby the student earns the position of first author by writing and revising the first draft of his or her work. A similar approach is applied to the presentation of material at scientific conferences both at home and abroad.
MASTER OF SCIENCE, (the MSc)
Usually, this will involve a period of twelve months course and laboratory work (although the University can require longer, depending on your qualifications).
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH, (the PhD)
Usually this will involve a period of three years' laboratory work, following on from a substantial period of coursework and lab rotations.
FEES
We endeavour to fund our Ph.D. and M.Sc. students as far as possible. However, we may be unable to do this in all cases. Contact me for further information.
HOW TO APPLY
From time to time, we shall advertise specific projects that are available. However, do not wait for such an advertisement before contacting us. In the first instance, you should fax TWO PAGES MAXIMUM to:
-1-973-972-0045
and we shall discuss your potential application. You should follow this up by sending your up-to-date cv and a letter describing yourself and your academic background to the address below. Please be realistic about laboratory experience you have actually had as opposed to techniques you carried out once in a taught laboratory setting! You should include names, postal and email addresses, phone and fax numbers from at least two (and preferably three) academic referees. We will always acknowledge your application and let you know if we decide to take the application further.
Thank you for your interest. Please contact me for further information.
Grant Gallagher, Dental Research Centre, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Medical Sciences Building Rm C-634, 185 South Orange Avenue, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA. Phone -1-973-972-0513; Fax --1-973-972-0045; email: Grant@laboratory.gg