biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) invites excellent graduate students in life sciences to apply for fully funded PhD positions. Read more

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Modelling & Economics of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in South East Asia

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Decisions on adopting vaccine policies for infectious diseases can be informed by model-based economic evaluations of the costs and benefits achieved, including the indirect benefits by reducing transmission. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Dodd, Dr A Brennan, Dr A Lee

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Engineering Active Colloids for Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Active Colloids are nano and micron scale particles that can move autonomously within fluid environments, powered by surface chemical reactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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Autonomous Small Scale Stirring Devices to Enable Rapid Medical Diagnosis

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The reliance of modern healthcare on rapid medical diagnostic devices is very clear. for example lateral flow tests are a key part of the response to Covid-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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Manufacturing the Next Generation of Chemotherapy Drug Delivery Vehicles

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Cancer chemotherapy treatments cost the NHS £1.4 Bn each year and cause significant side effects that diminish the quality of life for patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in the design of Information Extraction Tools to characterise molecules produced or degraded by microbes and applications to plant-fermented food ecosystems.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RB Bossy, Dr BN Nagy, Dr LV Vidács, Dr CN Nédellec, Dr SD Derozier, Dr HC Chiapello

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in integrative bioinformatics and systems biology - From sequence to strain-specific phenotypes.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof BT Teusink, Dr DM Molenaar, Prof DR Remondini

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Persistent biochemical computation for sense and respond applications

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

We invite applications for a UKRI-EPSRC Industrial CASE 4-year PhD studentship, "Persistent biochemical computation for sense and respond applications". Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Ouldridge

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Application of Linear-Scaling Quantum Mechanics Methods to Hydrogen Transport Through Complex Materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations are typically limited to tens of atoms due to the steep increase of the computational effort with the number of atoms. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD presents an exciting opportunity to explore new mechanisms which can impact radionuclide movement in the environment. You will join a dynamic and friendly team of researchers and PhD students across the university and industry sectors, working to innovate new knowledge and technologies. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Phoenix

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Biophysical explorations of neural crest cell behaviours in development and cancer

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Neural crest cells are highly migratory. These cells travel throughout the developing embryo, eventually contributing to most organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system, pigment cells and craniofacial skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Isaacson, Prof K Liu

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully funded PhD position opening in the Intelligent Systems and Networks Group

Imperial College London Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

We are seeking a PhD candidate to join us at Imperial College London. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Akarca, Prof D Goodman

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

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Measuring differences in neural inhibition in people with Tinnitus

University of Nottingham School of Medicine, Division of Clinical Neuroscience

About the project. Applications are invited for a 3-year fully funded PhD studentship to study the brain-based causes of tinnitus (the perception of an illusory sound). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Sollini, Dr D Hoare, Dr M Sereda

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

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Understanding the evolution of gene regulatory networks through biophysical modelling and machine learning

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The ability to coordinate the expression of genes within a cell is at the heart of life. When and how much of a specific gene is turned into a protein is essential for organisms to respond to their environment and to manage resources. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof M Rattray

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

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We have 126 biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 126 biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully funded PhD positions

Modelling & Economics of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in South East Asia

Engineering Active Colloids for Applications

Autonomous Small Scale Stirring Devices to Enable Rapid Medical Diagnosis

Manufacturing the Next Generation of Chemotherapy Drug Delivery Vehicles

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in the design of Information Extraction Tools to characterise molecules produced or degraded by microbes and applications to plant-fermented food ecosystems.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in integrative bioinformatics and systems biology - From sequence to strain-specific phenotypes.

Persistent biochemical computation for sense and respond applications

Application of Linear-Scaling Quantum Mechanics Methods to Hydrogen Transport Through Complex Materials

Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

PhD Studentship in Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology

Biophysical explorations of neural crest cell behaviours in development and cancer

Fully funded PhD position opening in the Intelligent Systems and Networks Group

Measuring differences in neural inhibition in people with Tinnitus

Understanding the evolution of gene regulatory networks through biophysical modelling and machine learning

We have 126 biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 126 biological physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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