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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Soils, while unglamorous, form the basis of the terrestrial biosphere and are ultimately the source of the majority of the food that we eat, yet fundamental aspects of how soils form and how they store carbon are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cameron, Dr S Nixon

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

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Evolution and biochemistry of photosynthesis - electron transfer reactions, renewable energy production, biotechnology, and chloroplast genomes

University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry

The common theme of our work is the biochemistry and evolution of photosynthesis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C J Howe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Genomic and Proteomics-Based Characterisation of Microalgal Cell Factories

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Microalgae have generated increasing interest as microbial cell factories to produce proteins, pigments, therapeutics, and nutraceuticals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Pandhal, Prof MJ Dickman

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

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Glycosylation in Microalgal Host Cells

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Microalgae have generated increasing interest as microbial cell factories to produce therapeutics proteins. This is because they can grow on very cheap media and their GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status means they are a fantastic option for the production of therapeutics that can be administered orally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Pandhal, Dr C Evans

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

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Quantum Enhanced Upconversion Nanoprobes for Neural Imaging and Super-Resolution Temperature Sensing (ARC Centre of Excellence )

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

About the Centre. The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) will be established in 2023, as the first nation-spanning research Centre at the nexus of quantum and biotechnology globally. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Zhou, Prof JR Reimers, Assoc Prof IK Kabakova, Prof DJ Jin

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

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Degradable and resorbable polymeric cryoprotectants

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Extremophiles have evolved to survive in the world’s coldest environments, through the production of specialised macromolecules, such as antifreeze proteins and ‘ice nucleating proteins. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Multi-omics data production during olive fermentation.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MD Dasenaki, Prof VV Valdramidis, Dr KA Karatzas, Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Prof M Zwietering

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in plant-based food fermentation genomics.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Dr HB Bachmann, Dr EH Hester, Prof M Zwietering, Prof VV Valdramidis, Dr MD Dasenaki, Dr KA Karatzas

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Pharmacological effect of psychedelics drugs in chronic pain

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Psychedelic drugs, such as dimethyl tryptamine (DMT), lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin (originally derived from mushrooms) cause a profound alteration of perception and mood and are being investigated clinically to treat a range of neuropsychiatric disorders. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Stephens, Dr M Maiaru

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable Commodity Chemicals through Enzyme Engineering & Design (SuCCEED) - 4 posts available

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

SuCCEED is a BBSRC-funded Prosperity Partnership multi-million project between The University of Manchester and Shell. Commodity chemicals are produced on a global scale and normally derived from finite geological sources. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Dixon, Dr J Esteban Serrano, Prof A Green, Prof D Leys, Dr V Spallina, Prof M Turner, Dr J Winterburn

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully Funded PhD opportunities in Chemical Sciences

Gdańsk University of Technology

Chemical Sciences are included in Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland, which is regarded to be the first research university in Poland among universities of technology according to domestic rankings. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme

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Harnessing the potential of Archaea – Training Europe’s next visionaries for an innovative and sustainable future

University of Groningen

13 Fully funded PhD positions available to employ archaea for novel biotechnology solutions. Archaea form one of the domains of life, next to bacteria and eukaryotes. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Marie Curie Innovative Training Network

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High-throughput biomaterials discovery

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Polymer biomaterials have revolutionised a range of areas from drug delivery, to antimicrobials, to cellular cryopreservation. There are 1000’s of possible monomer combinations, molecular weights and architectures to be explored, and even small differences can dramatically change their properties. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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Identification, characterisation and novel expression of plastic-degrading enzymes in bacterial spores

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H McRobie

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 72 Biological Sciences (biotechnology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (biotechnology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 72 Biological Sciences (biotechnology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture

Evolution and biochemistry of photosynthesis - electron transfer reactions, renewable energy production, biotechnology, and chloroplast genomes

Genomic and Proteomics-Based Characterisation of Microalgal Cell Factories

Glycosylation in Microalgal Host Cells

Quantum Enhanced Upconversion Nanoprobes for Neural Imaging and Super-Resolution Temperature Sensing (ARC Centre of Excellence )

Degradable and resorbable polymeric cryoprotectants

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Multi-omics data production during olive fermentation.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in plant-based food fermentation genomics.

Pharmacological effect of psychedelics drugs in chronic pain

Sustainable Commodity Chemicals through Enzyme Engineering & Design (SuCCEED) - 4 posts available

Fully Funded PhD opportunities in Chemical Sciences

Harnessing the potential of Archaea – Training Europe’s next visionaries for an innovative and sustainable future

High-throughput biomaterials discovery

Identification, characterisation and novel expression of plastic-degrading enzymes in bacterial spores

We have 72 Biological Sciences (biotechnology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (biotechnology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 72 Biological Sciences (biotechnology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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