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Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.
University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry
We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Welch
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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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Virulence factors in dermatophytes
University of Bath Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Dermatophytosis is caused by fungi infecting keratinised tissues and represents the most common and disseminated group of mycoses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Bolhuis
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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MSc by Research programme - Mechanisms underlying aphid effector virulence activity
University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Pests and diseases are a major threat to food security with losses ranging between 20-40%. Aphids are one of the most devastating insect pests, globally. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bos
 5 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Listeria: Novel methods of Biofilm prevention and removal
Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a bacterium which is ubiquitous in the environment and the causative agent of listeriosis, a major food-borne disease affecting humans and livestock. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Wheelhouse, Prof I Singleton
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Self-funded project: Understanding Ralstonia solanacearum plant pathogen evolution in environmental reservoirs
University of York Department of Biology
Applications accepted for either MSc by Research or PhD. Keywords. Evolutionary ecology, Microbiology, Microbiomes, Plant pathology, Virulence, Phages. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Friman
 15 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Metagenomics to investigate the role of bacteria and antibiotic resistance in respiratory disease
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
The aim of this project. is to identify causative pathogens and microbiome changes in clinical samples, using metagenomics to reduce antimicrobial resistance and to differentiate between the different causes of acute breathlessness (AB) to enable accurate personal treatment regimes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Morrissey, Prof S Siddiqui, Dr N Greening
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The role of copper resistance in Staphylococcus aureus infection
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Excess copper is highly toxic and forms part of the host innate immune system’s antibacterial arsenal, accumulating at sites of infection and acting within macrophages to kill engulfed pathogens. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morrissey
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Deciphering Aspergillus fumigatus - Pseudomonas aeruginosa synergistic interactions in coinfection
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Pathogen-pathogen interactions in polymicrobial infections are known to directly impact, often to worsen, disease outcomes. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common fungal pathogen and Pseudomonas aeruginosa one of the most prevalent bacterial pathogens of the human lung. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Amich, Prof E Bignell, Dr S Fowler
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Mechanisms of pathogenicity of periodontal bacteria in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction.
Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Periodontal disease (PD) is a major health issue in Scotland and worldwide with ever-increasing prevalence due to the increasing age of the population. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Cherukara, Dr K Hijazi, Dr D Dawson
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Comparative genomic analysis of variant features within the Neisseria spp.
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
The availability of rapid genome sequencing had generated an explosion of bacterial genome sequence data, much of which has not been fully explored and investigated. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Snyder
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The effect of air pollution on bacterial infection and host-pathogen interaction.
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
This project is at the cutting edge of investigations of the increase in infection resulting from airborne pollution. Air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental health risk, being responsible for an eighth of all global deaths per year (World Health Organisation, 2017). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morrissey
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Targeting Metal Piracy by Neisseria gonorrhoea to Develop Novel Antimicrobials
Monash University Department of Microbiology
The Grinter Lab (Monash University) is currently seeking an outstanding Ph.D. candidate to work within its research program on bacterial iron piracy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Grinter
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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Leaky waveguide analysis of neutrophil migration and degranulation
University of Birmingham School of Chemistry
Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cell in circulation and are the first line for innate defence. This means that these cells locate to a site of injury and/or infection very quickly and initiate the body’s response. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Gupta, Dr M Grant
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Investigation of microbial community dynamics using in vitro biofilms and in vivo zebrafish infection models
UCL/Birkbeck College/ISMB Department of Biological Sciences
Project Description. The microbiomes found in animals are critical for the wellbeing of their hosts. These microbial communities ensure proper function of several biological processes, ranging from metabolism to immune system development and pathogen resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B. Ho, Prof S Mostowy
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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MSc by Research programme - Development of tools suited for the in vivo identification and study of protein complexes in Phytophthora capsici, required for infection
University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Broad host range pathogens, such as the oomycete pathogen. Phytophthora capsici,. can cause significant disease on a wide range of plants. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Huitema
 5 August 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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