PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship: Investigating the Mechanisms of Action and Long-Term Effects of Spinal…

Deadline: 3 Dec 2026 · 21 days left

Institution: Newcastle University
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Life sciences and medicine
Type: PhD position
Pay: £21,805 annual stipend
Deadline: 3 Dec 2026 · 21 days left

About this position

Award Summary 100% of home (UK) tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 26/27) Overview Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment for chronic neuropathic pain, typically considered for patients who have not responded adequately to more conservative therapies. Despite its clinical use, the mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects and the reasons for loss of efficacy over time remain poorly understood. This PhD project will investigate how different SCS paradigms influence pain processing and neuronal activity, building on our ongoing research using

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Applications close on 3 Dec 2026 (21 days from today). Apply on the official page; PhD Atlas does not collect applications.

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Official call: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTO435/phd-studentship-investigating-the-mechanisms-of-action-and-long-term-effects-of-spinal-cord-stimulation-in-preclinical-models-of-chronic-pain

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