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Hyperpolarised benchtop NMR spectroscopy for reaction and process monitoring

Background. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that provides detailed molecular-level information about the structure and dynamics of molecules. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M E Halse
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA : Integrating mammalian pharyngeal endoderm and Drosophila models to uncover conserved epithelial regulatory networks in cardiovascular development

Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects in humans, yet many of the fundamental biological mechanisms that drive normal heart and tissue development remain poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Bamforth
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A route to automation and online liquid chromatography for 2D Fourier transform mass spectrometry

Background. Mass spectrometry is a major analytical technology with strategic importance in all aspects of molecular science and is critical to any well-founded analytical laboratory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Mosely, Dr C Littlejohn
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Deep learning approaches to low resolution atomic modelling of protein glycosylation and other protein modifications

Background. Post-translational modifications of proteins fundamentally alter chemical architecture, dynamically governing cellular localisation, stability, molecular interactions and, ultimately, function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Agirre, Prof D Ungar
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Uncovering the hidden laws of grit: novel mechanisms of drug-resistance via ribosome hibernation

  Research Group: Melnikov Lab in collaboration with Dr. Jamie Bojko
When pathogens are assaulted with drugs, they activate various defence mechanisms to stay alive and mitigate drug toxicity. These defence strategies allow pathogenic cells to escape clinical treatment, making drug-resistant infections a leading cause of death around the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Melnikov
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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BISCI IDLA: SpaceZymes: Astrobiology-Inspired discovery and characterisation of extreme CAZymes for resilient detergent formulations.

Despite their widespread use, detergent enzymes must operate in a chemically challenging environment. Formulations may contain surfactants, builders, salts, chelating agents and oxidising compounds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Munoz, Dr H Yau
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: SpaceZymes: Astrobiology-Inspired discovery and characterisation of extreme CAZymes for resilient detergent formulations.

Despite their widespread use, detergent enzymes must operate in a chemically challenging environment. Formulations may contain surfactants, builders, salts, chelating agents and oxidising compounds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Munoz, Dr H Yau
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: Laundry Metatranscriptomics: A Systems Biology Platform to Decipher Microbial Function, Biofilm Formation and Malodour Generation in Textiles.

Contribute to Unlocking the Hidden Microbial World of Laundry through Multi-Omics and Systems Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Sherry, Dr N Lant
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: Laundry Metatranscriptomics: A Systems Biology Platform to Decipher Microbial Function, Biofilm Formation and Malodour Generation in Textiles.

Contribute to Unlocking the Hidden Microbial World of Laundry through Multi-Omics and Systems Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Sherry, Dr N Lant
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: EnzyMatrix – AI driven discovery of novel enzymes for sustainable cleaning solutions

This exciting joint academia-industry PhD project offers a rare opportunity to combine fundamental biological discovery with real-world impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bolam, Dr E Lowe, Dr K Laney, Dr AL Morales Garcia
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: EnzyMatrix – AI driven discovery of novel enzymes for sustainable cleaning solutions

This exciting joint academia-industry PhD project offers a rare opportunity to combine fundamental biological discovery with real-world impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bolam, Dr E Lowe, Dr K Laney, Dr AL Morales Garcia
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Shedding new light on antimicrobial polyyne metabolites from Burkholderia bacteria using vibrational optical microscopy

  Research Group: Molecular Biosciences
Project description. The importance. It was recently discovered, by the Mahenthiralingam group in Cardiff, that Burkholderia bacteria secrete polyyne molecules, e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Borri, Prof E Mahenthiralingam, Prof W W Langbein
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Developing high content imaging technologies to capture the complexity of the brain’s innate immune system

CASE. The innate immune system is central to our health and wellbeing, orchestrating our first line of defence and maintaining tissue homeostasis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Harris
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CENTA 2027-B16 Ozone + BVOC Chemistry: From Critical Rate Coefficients to Atmospheric Mechanisms

Atmospheric chemical processing determines the link between emissions to the air and atmospheric composition, which in turn affects climate and health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Lehman
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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CENTA 2027-UKCEH01 HInterMap: drone-based mapping to improve monitoring and understanding of headwater and intermittent streams

Intermittent streams (c. 50% of world rivers) and headwaters (c. 90% of rivers) are key riverine systems for hydrology, ecology and water quality, which are poorly monitored and lack data (Dugdale et al. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C L Laize
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)