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biofilm PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 biofilm PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Biofilms: Hidden Engines Driving Antimicrobial Resistance? (Reference no: SHLS26147 - Spencer)

Glasgow Caledonian University
School of Health and Life Sciences
  Research Group: ReaCH -The Research Centre for Health
Project description.  We have an exciting opportunity for a four-year PhD studentship within the Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) at Glasgow Caledonian University (https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/researchcentres/reach). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Spencer, Prof G Ramage, Dr A Escudero, Dr S Gillman
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enabling Safer and More Sustainable Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Are you interested in pursuing a PhD at the interface of chemical engineering, materials science, and microbiology at the University of Edinburgh? We are seeking a talented, motivated, and curious PhD student to develop innovative strategies for the safe and sustainable reprocessing of reusable medical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon
 22 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a relevant cocultured cell skins models to understand the development of biofilms in wounds

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Bacteria colonize skin but in general, do not form biofilms when the skin is intact; however, bacteria do form biofilms in wounds which delays healing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr CT Tapeinos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New generation metallo-antimicrobials

University of Leicester
Department of Chemistry
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern worldwide. According to the latest statistics, bacterial AMR was responsible for 4.71 million deaths in 2021. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Suntharalingam, Dr JH Hodgkinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
This PhD project explores the development and mechanistic evaluation of advanced disinfection technologies targeting bacterial spores and biofilm-forming pathogens on hard surfaces and medical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Medical device-related fungal infections caused by Candida spp., e.g., in urinary catheters, account for 17.8% of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, posing significant health risks, especially in individuals with compromised immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioactive, biodegradable coatings for urinary medical devices

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
The incidence of infection associated with indwelling medical devices is considerable and increases with the dwell time and location of the device. … Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and application of fibrotic lung models to study the host microbe interactions in the respiratory tract (pathogens and respiratory flora)

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a severe progressive chronic respiratory condition, affecting 3 million individuals globally 1. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A McBain, Dr J.H Herbert, Dr H.S. Serrage
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating pathogenicity in zoonotic Streptococcus suis

University of Cambridge
Department of Veterinary Medicine
This project offers an exciting opportunity to join a large European consortia and make a tangible impact on a global animal and human health issue. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Weinert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD position – Antibiotic biosensor protein engineering

University of Basel
Biozentrum
Starting immediately or as per agreement. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world’s leading life sciences institutes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Drescher
 20 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Harnessing Engineering Biology Approaches to Remove Antimicrobial Contamination from Water

University of Southampton
School of Biological Sciences
This project is being advertised as part of the Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications Doctoral Focal Award, led by Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R McCarthy
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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COLIMIND: Synthetic biology-enabled sensing and typing of stressed coliforms in drinking water PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £31,805 per annum (with fees covered) through the EPSRC TechExpert Pilot scheme, is sponsored by the NERC Doctoral Focal Award in Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications (EngBio4Env) and the Water Research Centre (WRc). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Hassard, Prof F Coulon
 5 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Aston University
College of Health and Life Sciences
Details of the Project. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a major cause of diarrhoeal disease in industrialized and non-industrialized countries and has been shown to be the cause of travellers’ diarrhoea and persistent diarrhoea in children and HIV patients. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett
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