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Computational Neural Networks (CNNs), foundational large language models (LLMs), and pretrained transformers (GPTs) for phylogeny, biodiversity and functional genomics

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Genetics
Artificial intelligence will transform the identification, measurement, conservation and exploitation of biodiversity and the understanding and applications that can come from genomics, transcriptomics and genome assemblies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PHH Heslop-Harrison
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The long and the short of human non-crossover recombination

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Genetics
Meiotic recombination plays a central role in generating DNA diversity, which in turn provides the capacity for a species to evolve. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C A May, Dr J Higgins
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Utilising Patient-Derived Explants to Elucidate Mechanisms of Resistance to PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Cancer Sciences
Project Summary. Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting PD-1 and PD-L1 have transformed the therapeutic landscape for several solid cancers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Miles, Dr GV Viticchie
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Assessing the tumour microenvironment and treatment response in endometrial cancer patient derived explants

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Cancer Sciences
Project. Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological malignancy in many countries and although it is typically associated with a good long-term outcome the prognosis of metastatic endometrial cancer (EC) is very poor. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Moss, Dr G Miles
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Deciphering Pan-Cancer Tumour Microenvironment Ecosystems Using Single-Cell Atlases and Patient-Derived Explant Models

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Cancer Sciences
Background/project proposal. Cancer is characterized by multi-cellular communities with complex interactions that shape disease progression, treatment responses, and patient survival [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Miles, Dr GV Viticchie , Dr CD Demetriou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Liquid biopsy for early detection and disease monitoring of aggressive T-cell lymphomas

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Cancer Sciences
Background. T-cell lymphomas are rare but highly aggressive blood cancers. Despite advances in cancer research, outcomes for patients with these diseases have seen little improvement in the past 30 years. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Ahearne, Dr H Walter
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Theory and Design of Complex Nanostructures for the Control of Light Scattering and Absorption

University of Strathclyde
Department of Physics
Electromagnetic scattering is the fundamental mechanism by which light allows us to perceive the world. At the same time, scattering from particles sets a fundamental limit on our ability to transmit and receive information using optical beams. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Papoff
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Laser Frequency Comb Technology for the Extremely Large Telescope

Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)
We are seeking to appoint a talented PhD candidate to join the Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt by 1 October 2026 and help us to build cutting-edge laser technology for the world’s largest telescope—the ELT—creating ultra-precise “astrocomb” lasers that will enable some of the most exciting science in modern optical astronomy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Reid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Dual-Comb LiDAR: Precision 3D Metrology for Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)
We are seeking to appoint a talented PhD candidate to join the Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt, to start by 1 October 2026, to develop a faster and more sensitive implementation of dual-comb ranging—an optical metrology technique combining interferometry-like precision with time-of-flight accuracy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Reid
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Sex Determination and the Extinction Vortex

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Genetics
This PhD will investigate whether the risk of extinction in Hymenoptera is greater than most other insect species because of a synergistic interaction between extrinsically driven decline and an intrinsic factor, their mechanism of sex determination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Hammond
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Crystal growth and neutron scattering of functional materials

University College London
London Centre for Nanotechnology
PhD Opportunity. Crystal growth and neutron scattering of functional materials. (UCL Crystal Growth Laboratory @ Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Perry
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Toxicity and Ecotoxicity Assessment of Batteries

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Are you a big picture thinker, concerned about sustainability and impacts on both human health and the environment? Would you like to explore how to make… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J E Edge
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Predicting Early Development in Moderate to Late Preterm Babies

University of Auckland
Liggins Institute
Over 80% of preterm babies are born between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Harding
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Using extracellular vesicles to develop a management decision aid for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Fibrosis

University of Birmingham
Department of Inflammation and Ageing
We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome to join Dr Rahul Mahida’s team in the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing at the University of Birmingham (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/mahida-rahul.aspx). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mahida
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Development of novel therapeutic strategies to target Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence

University of Leicester
Department of Respiratory Sciences
Project Description. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a sophisticated pathogen which can replicate in eukaryotic cells and survive in infected humans for decades. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Mukamolova
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