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Examining disc resonances with Gaia

University College London
Department of Space & Climate Physics
While the Gaia mission has just concluded, the most important data releases (DR4 and following) and a lot of follow-up surveys (like 4MOST, which deliver stellar spectra and thus ages and abundances, with which we can trace the origin of stars. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Schönrich
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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X-ray emission from neutron stars

University College London
Department of Space & Climate Physics
Electromagnetic and multi-messenger emission from magnetized neutron stars, isolated or binaries, carry a huge amount of information on the properties of the source. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Zane
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Defining Molecular Determinants of Bovine Embryo Competence Using Imaging Mass Cytometry, High-Resolution Confocal Microscopy and Machine Learning

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to explore one of the most important challenges in reproductive biology. understanding why some embryos develop successfully while others fail. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Madgwick
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Measuring disc turbulence across different stellar properties

University College London
Department of Space & Climate Physics
Planets form in protoplanetary discs, and the final properties of exoplanets are shaped by the initial conditions and physical processes that govern disc evolution. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Pinilla
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Understanding structure, dynamics, formation and properties of complex proteosphingolipid aggregates.

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Age-related neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD) are all progressive, incurable, and characterised by the depositions of protein-rich fibrils. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Bronowska
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Beyond Newtonian: Digital Twins and Scaling Rules for Next-Generation Biologics Manufacturing

University College London
Department of Biochemical Engineering
Modern biologic drugs are increasingly formulated at high protein concentrations, enabling smaller, more convenient doses. However, concentrated protein solutions often behave unusually under flow, their viscosity changes with shear rate, a property called shear-thinning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Marques
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Synthetic Biology for Light-Activated Smart Materials.

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
The project. Light is one of the most versatile tools in science and technology, powering solar panels, fibre optics, and medical imaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Howard
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Differentiable 3D Reconstruction of Galactic Dust with Gaussian Splatting

University College London
Department of Space & Climate Physics
We observe the Milky Way from a single vantage point, through interstellar dust that dims and reddens the light of every star. A three-dimensional map of that dust is among the most widely used products in Galactic astronomy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Kawata
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRCNEEDL DLA: Engineering Endophytic Symbionts for Programmable RNAi-Based Control of Coffee Berry Borer

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
CASE Project. This exciting interdisciplinary PhD will explore a new approach to sustainable agriculture by combining synthetic biology, microbiology, molecular genetics and insect science to develop programmable microbial systems for crop protection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Edwards
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular interactions between biofilms and viruses

University of York
Department of Chemistry
Background. Biofilm is a biopolymer matrix secreted by microbes to facilitate their protection against harsh environmental conditions, chemical agents and host immunity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Bardy, Prof J Blaza
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bioprocess development and scale-up for polysaccharide extraction from UK brown seaweeds

University College London
Department of Biochemical Engineering
This PhD project will develop a novel bioprocess engineering platform for the extraction and recovery of high-value seaweed polysaccharides, with the goal of advancing sustainable seaweed biorefinery systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EK Kostas
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular recognition of biofilm polysaccharides by phage enzymes

University of York
Department of Chemistry
Background. Biofilm is a biopolymer matrix secreted by microbes to facilitate their protection against harsh environmental conditions, chemical agents and host immunity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Bardy, Dr L Willems
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Decoding Chromatography Resin Heterogeneity: From Material Structure to Process Performance

University College London
Department of Biochemical Engineering
While leading edge biotherapeutic molecules offer promising avenues for addressing complex diseases and improving patient care, they are also putting pressure on technology providers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Johnson
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ultra-high-energy particles and neutrinos in astrophysical systems beyond galaxies

University College London
Department of Space & Climate Physics
Galaxies are visible building blocks of the Universe. While we have acquired certain knowledge regarding the energetic and violent processes in astrophysical systems within galaxies, our understanding of high-energy astrophysics beyond galactic scale is still in an infant stage. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Wu
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Expanding the enzymatic toolkit for plastic degradation

University College London
Department of Biochemical Engineering
Nylon and elastane are high-volume, persistent synthetic fibres whose production is increasing. Global polyamide fibre production reached approximately 6.7 million tonnes in 2023, while around 1.2 million tonnes of elastane were produced in 2022. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Jeffries
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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