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Dr B Goult, Dr J Hiscock No more applications being accepted Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

About the Project

A funded PhD position is available in the fields of protein biochemistry and supramolecular chemistry.
The successful candidate will develop a novel class of protein-based smart materials which absorb mechanical force, be it through impact, stretching, compression, etc. This will be achieved by combining protein chemistry with supramolecular and polymer chemistry to harness the unique mechanical properties of cellular shock-absorbing proteins. This will generate conceptually novel Synthetic Biology (SynBio) materials.

This PhD will be jointly supervised by Dr Ben Goult (Biosciences) and Dr Jennifer Hiscock (SPS) who will provide interdisciplinary training at the interface of biochemistry/ synthetic biology/ biophysics and supramolecular chemistry/ polymer chemistry/ application-based transitional research. The successful candidate will be based at the University of Kent’s main campus in Canterbury.
This is a unique opportunity to develop experimental skills in protein expression and purification, study of protein-protein interactions, chemical synthesis, NMR, mass spectrometry, rheometry and microscopy to build novel materials utilising evolutionary-developed building blocks for real-world applications.

This PhD Studentship is due to start in September 2019
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Webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/biosciences/people/1287/goult-ben and https://www.kent.ac.uk/physical-sciences/people/1318/hiscock-jennifer
Contact: For further information or informal enquiries, please contact Dr Ben Goult. Email: [Email Address Removed] or Dr Jennifer Hiscock, Email: [Email Address Removed]

How to Apply: To apply please go to: http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/index.html
You will need to apply through the online application form on the main University website. Please note that you will be expected to provide personal details, education and employment history and supporting documentation (Curriculum Vitae, transcript of results, two academic references).
Further Scholarship information can be viewed at: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN25PSISM002

Funding Notes

The scholarship is open to new postgraduate applicants for September 2019 entry.
Current Kent research students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Applicants should expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry chemistry or a related subject. The Vice Chancellor’s Research Scholarship, which will be offered at the standard UK Research Councils' rate £15,009 (2019/20 rate) plus Home/EU fees
International applicants should make provision to meet the difference between Home /EU and International fees. Please note that overseas students must have the appropriate documentation to evidence eligibility to work in the UK..

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Development of novel protein-based shock absorber materials

University of Kent School of Biosciences