Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Why do cancers cells re-express meiotic SYCP1 protein?

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The aim of meiosis is to generate gametes by recombining the chromosomes and reducing the genome from diploid to haploid. However, in mitosis haploid genome and recombination have catastrophic, oncogenic outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr U McClurg

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Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof S Shaw, Dr A Uknnl

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

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How does the dynamic intra-membrane aggregation of phage lysis proteins kill bacterial pathogens?

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

This is an interdisciplinary project. It will provide a unique opportunity to obtain training in a wide range of interdisciplinary skills, including protein engineering techniques, protein purification, atomic force microscopy, neutron reflection and scattering as well as molecular dynamics simulations. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Lu

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ecteinascidin 743 (ET-743, Trabectedin) is a marine-derived natural organic compound approved for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Takano, Prof H Oguri

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Data-driven optimal prediction of bacteria growth

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

This project is devoted to an AI-based prediction of bacteria growth and its control by antibiotics. In synthetic biology, an improved understanding of bacterial regulatory circuits is required to develop complex biological systems with functionalities beyond existing in nature [1, 2]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Breitling

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Combatting bacterial zoonoses through multi-disciplinary studies of virulence factors

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Vector-borne diseases, including bacterial zoonoses, pose a significant threat to human and animal health and to livestock industries, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Cogan

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MSc By Research: Resistance isn’t futile: Uncovering novel mechanisms of fungal drug resistance

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Childers, Dr S Dall'Angelo

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Viral-surface interactions studied by vibrational sum-frequency spectroscopy

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The recent COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular fomite transmission of the virus, led to a lot of interest in how viral particles attached to surfaces, their survival times on different materials and how they transferred to hosts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Thomas, Dr R Lindsay

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NMR approaches for understanding mass transfer in microbial biofilms and sessile microbial communities

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Biofilms are structured sessile communities of microorganisms with relevance in many areas of life. They are almost omnipresent in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof A McBain

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Host Pathogen Interaction: Investigating the function of Natural Killer Cells in Bacterial Infection

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Natural Killer (NK) cells are immune cells that are critical for controlling intracellular pathogens, including viruses and intracellular bacteria (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Aicheler, Dr M Beeton, Dr J Blaxland, Dr S Maddocks

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Developing (bio)remediation options for high pH radionuclide contaminated land and water

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The management of radioactively contaminated land is a global “grand challenge”. In the UK this represents a £multi-billion project that will take many decades to complete. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof K Morris, Prof S Shaw

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

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GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

We are delighted to welcome applications for a PhD student to join us at the Nottingham Engineering Biology Labs, as a core member of the new GlycoCell UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Heap, Dr AFP Faulds-Pain

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

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GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

We are delighted to welcome applications for a PhD student to join us at the Nottingham Engineering Biology Labs, as a core member of the new GlycoCell UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BB Blount, Dr T Heap

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

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Structure-function analysis of a plant virus RNA transport protein

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. Plants form the basis of human nutrition but crop yields are increasingly under threat from climate change and the associated shifts in pathogen distributions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Tilsner, Dr J Bos

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Staphylococcus aureus colonisation and pathogenicity

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile and adaptable pathogen of humans and animals. Of serious medical and economic importance, infections can range from mild skin issues like boils and impetigo to more serious conditions like pneumonia and bloodstream infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S R Clarke

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We have 64 Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 64 Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Why do cancers cells re-express meiotic SYCP1 protein?

Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

How does the dynamic intra-membrane aggregation of phage lysis proteins kill bacterial pathogens?

(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

Data-driven optimal prediction of bacteria growth

4-year PhD Studentship: Combatting bacterial zoonoses through multi-disciplinary studies of virulence factors

MSc By Research: Resistance isn’t futile: Uncovering novel mechanisms of fungal drug resistance

Viral-surface interactions studied by vibrational sum-frequency spectroscopy

NMR approaches for understanding mass transfer in microbial biofilms and sessile microbial communities

Host Pathogen Interaction: Investigating the function of Natural Killer Cells in Bacterial Infection

Developing (bio)remediation options for high pH radionuclide contaminated land and water

GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

Structure-function analysis of a plant virus RNA transport protein

Staphylococcus aureus colonisation and pathogenicity

We have 64 Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 64 Microbiology (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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