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Most anti-cancer chemotherapeutics work by inducing DNA damage and arresting the cell cycle in either G1 or G2 phase. A frequent outcome of this arrest is that cells exit the cell cycle into a state known as senescence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saurin, Dr T Ly

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship in Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to ‘home’ students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Ewen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Shear Band Modelling

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Mechanics of Materials leading to the award of a PhD degree. Shear bands are narrow regions of intense shear that can arise when a material is deformed. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Charalambides

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using chemical-genetics to inhibit and characterise “undruggable” enzymes

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The ability to inhibit kinases with small molecule drugs has transformed our understanding of signalling networks. It has allowed us to define the substrates and processes that each kinase controls, and to map how these enzymes cooperate within signalling pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saurin, Dr T Ly

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The Holistic Microbiome in Health and Disease: Linking the Oral, Gut and Respiratory Microbiomes

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The human gut microbiome is recognised as a major determinant of health and disease. Studies to date, including those of the international Human Microbiome Project, have largely focused on individual body sites such as nose or mouth or faeces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hansen, Dr A Dicker, Dr C Mowat

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Immune regulation of lung repair, and long-term consequences of infection

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Perona-Wright, Dr S Jenkins

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Probing Death Decisions from Morphogen Gradient Fields

University of Liverpool Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine

Morphogen gradient scaling is one of the hottest fields in developmental biology at the moment. Scaling is fundamental, explaining how the machinery that controls pattern formation in development (the morphogens) can adapt, so that organs of different sizes show morphological structures which are proportioned. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MM Merino

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Distinguishing negative outcomes in sportspeople pre- and post-concussion

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Sport-related concussion is one of the most pertinent topics discussed in a range of sports over the past few years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Walker

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Leadership for Responsible Digital Transformation in Healthcare

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare leaders must grasp the changing opportunity where exceptional leadership qualities are crucial. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Muenjohn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Leading to innovation: Developing Leadership Capability Framework for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been one of the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the adverse consequences are expected to continue for many years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Muenjohn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship in “Multi-scale mathematical models to predict prostate cancer progression and treatment response.” (2024)

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

PhD studentship in the Groups of “Mathematics Applied to Biology” and “Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing” at the University of Sussex (UK), with the collaboration of the “Group of Numerical Methods in Engineering” at the University of A Coruña (Spain). Read more

Supervisor: Dr MC Cerasuolo

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing novel light-induced in-situ Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) methods

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Light-induced in-situ Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) studies are a growing field in both continuous wave and pulsed EPR. It can be used to monitor photoactivated chemical and biochemical reactions involving radical reagents, projects or intermediates. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bowen, Prof D Collison, Dr A Golovanov

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Effective Leadership requires a global mindset: The role of cultural intelligence in a digital transformation era

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

This research argues that a leader with a global mindset in a digital transformation environment will display a higher cultural intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Muenjohn, Assoc Prof BK Kucukaltan

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Using Exposome, Omics, and AI to Develop a Digital Platform for Tailoring the Care of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social impairments, repetitive behaviours, and restricted interests [1]. Over the past 20 years, there is a significant increase in the incidence of Autism spectrum disorders in the UK [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Morsy, Dr M Elshehaly, Prof C Wright

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are you passionate about accelerating the adoption of low-carbon energy sources through groundbreaking research and pushing the boundaries of engineering?… Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Colombo

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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