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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 35 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

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Immune regulation of lung repair, and long-term consequences of infection

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences
This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Perona-Wright, Dr S Jenkins
 14 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Immune function and exercise in patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in women worldwide. There are on average 55,920 new cases of breast cancer each year in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Brown, Dr I Gallagher, Dr J Turner
 10 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Multiplexed fluorescent biosensors to profile infectious diseases (Bio-Techne and University of Edinburgh)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
  Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics
We will build a novel sensing toolbox alongside suitable analytical tools to image biomarkers of cell function in real time. We will prepare a new platform of multiplexed photonic biosensors that will be able to image pathogens (bacteria, virus) in infection models of increasing complexity. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Prof M Vendrell
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a miniature fibre-optic Raman probe for biomedical applications.

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Raman spectroscopy is a vibrational spectroscopy technique that enables the label-free identification and classification of materials, including biological materials such as live tissues. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr CR Ross
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UKRI CDT in AI for Biomedical Innovation

University of Edinburgh
 We will train 60+ doctoral researchers over the next 8 years (2024-2032), who will design, develop, and implement AI approaches in partnership with our external stakeholders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training
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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Sequence determinants of mRNA fate in neuronal differentiation

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: MRC Human Genetics Unit
Location. MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK & Max Delbrück Center Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Berlin, Germany. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Kudla
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Integrating fusion-proteins molecular signatures for advancing sarcoma diagnosis and therapy

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: MRC Human Genetics Unit
Location. MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK & Max Delbrück Center, Berlin, Germany. Supervisors. Dr Nezha Benabdallah, Dr Daria Bunina. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NB Benabdallah
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Understanding how nuclear architecture affects neuronal function in health and disease

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: MRC Human Genetics Unit
Location. MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK & Max Delbrück Center Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Berlin, Germany. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Gilbert
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Preventing and detecting chromosomal aneuploidy in human pluripotent cells

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: MRC Human Genetics Unit
Location. MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK & Max Delbrück Center, Berlin, Germany. Supervisors. Prof Ian Adams, Prof Zsuzsanna Izsvák. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof IA Adams
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Biomechanical Investigation of Tendinopathy: A Multiscale Study

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Overview. This PhD project aims to address the prevalent issue of tendinopathies, which significantly impact the general population and pose substantial socio-economic challenges globally. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KZ Zheng
 26 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Long-term care use among individuals diagnosed with cancer: a Scottish population level linked data study

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Hall
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using a zebrafish tumour initiation model, single cell transcriptomics and in vivo live imaging to dissect mechanisms driving the development of tumour promoting neutrophils from the inception of cancer.

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Khamseh, Dr L Carlin, Dr X Fu, Dr Y Feng
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating ubiquitin signalling in the radiotherapy response of glioblastoma

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre
Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr VD D’Angiolella
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures

Heriot-Watt University
Our four year doctoral programme challenges our students to work on cutting-edge, innovative research projects that will address key challenges faced by industrial stakeholders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Deciphering the cell death-dependent fibrotic niche following lung injury

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  Research Group: Centre for Inflammation Research
Background. Lung disease causes 1 in 5 deaths globally with limited treatment advances for many acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Lucas, Dr DD Dorward, Dr P Ramachandran
 13 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence to Develop the Analysis of Acoustic and Archival Telemetry Data: Unveiling Insights into Shark Movement

Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
 . *Please note that the closing date for this project has been brought forward* . The novel integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in analysing telemetry data represents a paradigm shift, offering unprecedented insights into fish behaviour and responses to environmental changes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Thorburn, Prof K Diele, Prof T Horváth
 29 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Pathogen Aerosolization and Detection in Building Wastewater System Fluid Dynamics

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
The development of high-rise buildings is now at an unprecedented rate, with their number and scale rapidly and dramatically changing the landscape of global cities. The creation of these complex vertical communities poses major operational challenges for the systems relied upon for occupant safety and the responsible management of wastewater resources. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Gormley
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fluorinated tools for chemical biology

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry
A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Chris Coxon, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, https://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/dr-christopher-r-coxon. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Coxon
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bringing Palladium Chemistry into the Biocatalytic Toolbox.

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry
A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Amanda Jarvis, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, (https://www.amandajarvis.co.uk/ ). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Jarvis
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Impact of multi-stressors on seagrass seed germination and survival: implications for natural bed dynamics and restoration programmes

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A R Lyndon, Prof T Fernandes, Dr H Selley, Dr H Reinardy
 29 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Role of ditch networks in agricultural landscapes to mitigate flooding and diffuse pollution.

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Pattison, Prof C Spray, Dr K Redeker
 29 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the impacts of environmentally relevant environmental stressor combinations on freshwater snails inhabiting mini-wetlands

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F orton, Dr C Magill, Dr S Morris, Dr C Svendsen
 29 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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STRESSORS: Monitoring and Assessment of Urban Nature-based Solutions

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Green, Dr S Arthur, Dr N Archer, Dr E Jew, Dr O Moore
 29 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mitigating the impact of environmental stress on the quality and sustainability of malting barley

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
Climate change is challenging our ability to reliably grow crops. This PhD will be focused on the impact this is having on our capacity to produce a sustainable supply of malted barley for use within the brewing and distilling industries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Alexander
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of an ambient mass spectrometry platform for rapid mass spectrometry characterisation of proteins

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry
A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Clarke
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Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering
Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips
 19 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Mathematical modelling of transmission and worldwide distribution of neglected zoonotic diseases

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Neglected zoonotic diseases associated with farms are infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and are often overlooked or underprioritized in low-resource agricultural settings. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Wheelhouse
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Intracellular Capillarity of Biomolecular Condensates

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering
The emerging role of biomolecular condensates formed through a liquid-liquid phase separation process inside biological cells is driving a paradigm change in our understanding of cellular organisation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof HK Kusumaatmaja, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar
 16 January 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling and optimisation of infrastructure for the decarbonisation of transport in rural areas

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The decarbonisation of the transport sector (primarily through electrification) has become one of the priorities of most advanced economies nowadays, including the UK, in the fight against climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Urquhart, Dr F Sukki
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