biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Join Our Quest to Unravel the Secrets of Eukaryotic Genomes!

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

We're on the lookout for passionate PhD students who are eager to delve deep into the mysteries of our DNA. Our quest? To understand the subtle changes that determine how our genes function, both in sickness and in health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Schalch

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

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MSc By Research: Towards environment-sensing biobots

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G S Bewick, Dr M Giannaccini, Dr C Giuraniuc

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

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Structural investigation of oncogenic splicing factors

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

More than 90% of human genes can and do express multiple proteins. This is achieved by a process called alternative RNA splicing, which is an essential step in gene expression in mammals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dominguez, Prof I Eperon, Prof A Hudson

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

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Biophotonic nanomaterials: developing new quantum dots and biomolecules towards a more complete use of the solar spectrum

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Plants and other biological systems are a source of inspiration for nanotechnology and solar energy research because the early stages of photosynthesis have high quantum efficiency. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P.G. Adams, Dr K Critchley

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Filming photosynthesis: using molecular dynamics simulations and fluorescence experiments to assess the dynamics of light harvesting proteins

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The plant protein Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) allows efficient absorption of solar energy and is essential for photosynthesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P.G. Adams, Dr A Kalli

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating the role of immune microenvironment on cancer progression using spatial and imaging approaches

King’s College London School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Talented and motivated students, passionate about doing research and advancing cancer research, are invited to apply for this PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sailem

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

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Optimizing phage-antibiotic-synergies to kill bacterial pathogens

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Phage therapy, the use of viruses that only infect bacterial cells and kill them, is a promising potential solution to the antimicrobial resistance crisis that is threatening modern medicine1. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Brockhurst, Dr CI Igler

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

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MICROFLUIDIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANOMEDICINES

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Progress in drug design has led to the development of new molecules. However, the limited ability to selectively deliver these molecules at well-defined dosing regimens remains a significant challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

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

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PhD studentship in uncovering the universal physics in soft and living matter

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

The Universality in Biology group at Imperial College London is offering a fully funded PhD studentship to home students in the field of theoretical biophysics, under the supervision of Dr Chiu Fan Lee. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C F Lee

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Funded PhD studentship in XFEL Science at Imperial College London

Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences

A fully funded 4-year PhD position is available in the group of Professor Jasper van Thor at Imperial College London. The PhD is supported by the STFC UK Hub for the physical sciences on XFELs (HPSX) and Imperial College. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Van Thor, Prof J Marangos

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

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What is the interrelationship between cell mitosis and cell polarity during apical-basal polarisation of epithelial organs?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

My group strives to uncover how mechanics and biochemical signalling work together to shape epithelial organs during development. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.B Buckley, Dr S Woolner

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

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From structure and dynamics to controlled gel formation of sustainable food proteins from plant seeds

Malmö University Department of Biomedical Science

Research Project. The PhD will be enrolled at the Division of Physical Chemistry at Lund University due to a change of affiliation of the supervisor Felix Roosen-Runge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Roosen-Runge

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

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PhD Studentship in Artificial Cell Engineering and Bioinspired Technologies

Imperial College London Department of Chemical Engineering

PhD Studentships in Artificial Cell Engineering and Bioinspired Technologies. The Elani Group in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London welcomes applications for a PhD studentship to conduct work in the area of Artificial Cell Engineering and Bioinspired Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Elani

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

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New strategies to cryopreserve cell-based therapies

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

In the past decade, cell-based therapies have emerged to transform the treatment of disease, particularly cancer. Whilst potent, these therapies are challenging to deliver in practise as must be stored frozen (cryopreserved). Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan

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

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We have 71 biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 71 biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Join Our Quest to Unravel the Secrets of Eukaryotic Genomes!

MSc By Research: Towards environment-sensing biobots

Structural investigation of oncogenic splicing factors

Biophotonic nanomaterials: developing new quantum dots and biomolecules towards a more complete use of the solar spectrum

Filming photosynthesis: using molecular dynamics simulations and fluorescence experiments to assess the dynamics of light harvesting proteins

Evaluating the role of immune microenvironment on cancer progression using spatial and imaging approaches

Optimizing phage-antibiotic-synergies to kill bacterial pathogens

MICROFLUIDIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANOMEDICINES

PhD studentship in uncovering the universal physics in soft and living matter

Funded PhD studentship in XFEL Science at Imperial College London

What is the interrelationship between cell mitosis and cell polarity during apical-basal polarisation of epithelial organs?

From structure and dynamics to controlled gel formation of sustainable food proteins from plant seeds

PhD Studentship in Artificial Cell Engineering and Bioinspired Technologies

New strategies to cryopreserve cell-based therapies

A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

We have 71 biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 71 biophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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