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You will be joining a team of researchers that are investigating the potential for shotgun based metagenomic analysis using low cost sequencing platforms such as the illumina iseq and the minION nanopore sequencers, to detect microbial pathogens in clinical samples. The project aims to apply lessons learned in the clinical sector to the food safety sector. Alongside our industrial partner PiQ Laboratories, we will be developing sequencing workflows and bioinformatic pipelines that can deliver cost effective diagnostics that detect the presence of microbial pathogens, allergens and biological adulterants in food. At the end of the PhD, you will have developed an expertise for both wet lab and bio-informatics using R and Python programming languages. In addition, via a series of placements, you will gain experience of working in a busy and dynamic analytical laboratory. The ultimate aim would be to implement the technologies developed during the research project at the partner laboratory. You will gain an insight into the commercial decision making processes that support the roll out of a novel diagnostic product.
www.piqlaboratories.co.uk
http://research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/mfig/
Entry Requirements:
Applications are invited from UK/EU nationals only. Applicants must have obtained, or be about to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
Funding Notes
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