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The Physics of Bacteria with Aberrant Growth
University of Surrey Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Soft Matter Research Group
Bacterial populations are highly heterogeneous with sub-populations varying in growth and in tolerance to stresses, including antibiotics and certain environmental conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Keddie
Open Day(s)  15 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Use of Fungi as a Means of Producing Concrete-Like Construction Materials
University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
Concrete is one of the World’s most ubiquitous materials. It has achieved this through its versatility, durability and low cost. However, the manufacture of a key ingredient - Portland cement – contributes 4% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Dyer, Prof G M Gadd
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The effect of air pollution on bacterial infection and host-pathogen interaction.
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
This project is at the cutting edge of investigations of the increase in infection resulting from airborne pollution. Air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental health risk, being responsible for an eighth of all global deaths per year (World Health Organisation, 2017). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morrissey
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections
University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
Urinary catheters are used as soon as a patient cannot control urine drain as a consequence of incontinence or urine retention. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof Q Zhao, Dr S Zolotovskaya
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mathematical Modelling of Biofilm Formation on Urinary Catheters
University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
This project aims to achieve a better understanding of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) using a multidisciplinary approach centred on mathematical modelling. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof F Davidson, Prof Q Zhao
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Optimising RNA structure to develop flexible influenza virus vector backbones for co-vaccination
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr David Bauer Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick), in collaboration with Oliver Dibben at AstraZeneca. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Bauer
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Dissecting the Role of RNA Structure in Respiratory Virus Replication
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr David Bauer’s Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick). The majority of human respiratory viruses encode their genome as RNA, including those that cause COVID-19 and Influenza. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Bauer
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Micro-manufacturing of surface textures for enhanced electrosurgery
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
3 years full time 1. st. April 2021, 1. st. July 2021 or 1. st. October 2021. Electrosurgery is a medical procedure that uses an alternating and high frequency current (200 kHz-3.3 MHz) to either cut and/or coagulate tissues and achieve haemostasis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau, Prof SL Evans, Dr H Wyatt
 30 September 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A longitudinal study to evaluate biomarkers in brain tumour patients
University of Central Lancashire School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Reference Number. RS/21/07.  . Applications are invited for a PhD (via MPhil) studentship in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Abel
 26 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Adverse impact of drugs on gut-brain axis communication
University of Cambridge Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit
The fruit fly. Drosophila melanogaster. is an attractive system to study host-microbiome-drug interactions due to its tractability and the potential to conduct experimental evolution coupled to multi-omics and deep-phenotyping. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Patil, Dr L Miguel Martins
 14 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Metagenomics to investigate the role of bacteria and antibiotic resistance in respiratory disease
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
The aim of this project. is to identify causative pathogens and microbiome changes in clinical samples, using metagenomics to reduce antimicrobial resistance and to differentiate between the different causes of acute breathlessness (AB) to enable accurate personal treatment regimes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Morrissey, Prof S Siddiqui, Dr N Greening
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Understanding the role Aspergillus fumigatus may play in the development of airflow obstruction in severe asthma
University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences
Asthma is a common, global condition, affecting >300 million people worldwide and causing considerable morbidity. Asthma is characterized by airflow obstruction and chronic airway inflammation but is heterogeneous in its presentation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pashley, Prof S Siddiqui, Prof A Hansell
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Understanding the factors that influence honey bee susceptibility to the honey bee virus, Deformed Wing Virus (DWV)
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
Deformed Wing virus (DWV), a previously benign virus, has become a devastating disease of managed honey bees. DWV is a virulent virus when vectored by the introduced parasitic mite,. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Stainton, Dr R Noad
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Hitching a ride: How do arboviruses manipulate their insect hosts to maximise transmission?
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
Animal viruses such as bluetongue (BTV) and African horse sickness (AHSV) cause high profile diseases of international importance in livestock, companion animals and wildlife. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Sanders, Prof R Bomphrey
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using Nanotechnology to address antibiotic resistance
University of Birmingham School of Biosciences
Bacterial antibiotic resistance is a major global health challenge (10 million deaths a year are predicted by 2050 at a cost of £66 trillion). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T R Dafforn, Prof D Roper
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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