Molecular Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 136 Molecular Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Somatic evolution in plants

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 M Carter-Brown

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

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Discovering off-target side-effects and drug repurposing candidates using expression perturbation data

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol is the leading group for the development and application of causal analysis and evidence triangulation in health research to improve lives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Gaunt

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

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Untangling how Shelterin safeguards telomere structure and stability - one molecule at a time

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Background. Telomeres solve two problems with linear chromosomes. the end-replication problem, DNA loss from the end of chromosomes every replication cycle; and the end-protection problem, protection of the chromosome ends to prevent chromosome fusions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newton, Dr A Pyne

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

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Revealing the genomic basis of reproductive mode evolution and speciation in Littorina snails

University of Sussex School of Life Sciences

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated PhD student to study the links between reproductive mode evolution and speciation in intertidal snails from the genus Littorina. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Stankowski

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

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Linking metabolism and metal resistance in pathogenic bacteria (SULLIVANM_U24AMSSCI)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary supervisor - Dr Matthew Sullivan. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is an effective pathogen of humans and animals and is well known as the leading cause of often-fatal infections in newborn infants. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MS Sullivan

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

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Comparison of Streptococcus spp. antimicrobial resistance and virulence for sepsis isolates from LMIC and UK

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Spiller

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Unlocking the Secrets of Genome Regulation through cryo-EM

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Are you an ambitious spirit, ready to make breakthrough discoveries at the frontier of epigenetics? Dive deep into the fascinating world of eukaryotic genomes with us! . Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Schalch, Dr AC Chaplin

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Epigenetic ageing and calorie restriction in an insect model system

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

This project will help establish an insect model for epigenetic ageing, by analysing the effects of calorie restriction on chronological and epigenetic aging in an important insect model, Nasonia vitripennis, extending our discovery of an epigenetic clock in Nasonia. . Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Mallon, Dr K Chen

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding the roles of triacylglycerol in modulating mycobacterial growth and biophysical properties

University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacteria contain more lipid than any other bacteria. In addition to a characteristically lipid-rich cell envelope, mycobacteria can accumulate triacylglycerol (TAG) as cytoplasmic lipid bodies (LBs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Garton , Dr G Mukamolova

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Impact of Hypermutability and Restriction-Modification by Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen, on Bacteriophage Control Measures

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen responsible for thousands of cases gastroenteritis every year. The major source of infections by this bacterial pathogen is contaminated poultry products. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C D Bayliss, Prof M Clokie

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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(MRC DTP CASE) Multiomic evaluation of differential drug response in metastatic breast cancers

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Breast cancers are the most common cancers in women. Estrogen Receptor (ER) plays a major role in breast cancer growth. To stop the cancer from growing further, clinically successful ER-targeting therapies like Fulvestrant, etc were developed. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Nagarajan, Dr HH Harrison, Prof R Clarke, Dr I Iqbal

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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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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