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University of St Andrews PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 63 University of St Andrews PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 63 University of St Andrews PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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PhD position in synthetic inorganic/organometallic chemistry: New reactivity from unusual molecular main group compounds
The chemistry of the main group elements has seen some remarkable advances in the past years. Read more
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EASTBIO Tying up loose ends: studying the molecular interactions that protect chromosome ends
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
Telomeres are nucleoprotein complexes that protect the ends of chromosomes, thereby preventing DNA damage and genome instability. Read more
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EASTBIO The Role of Protein Methylation in the Differentiation and Function of Motor Neurones
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
BACKGROUND. The methylation of proteins is a key post-translational modification used for fine-tuning vital cellular processes. In recent years, it has become apparent that proper regulation of protein methylation is vital for the correct formation of sub-cellular structures, including nuclear Cajal bodies and gems. Read more
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EASTBIO Social learning and imitation in archerfish (Toxotes sp.)
Research Group:
Scottish Oceans Institute
Information is vital currency in the daily lives of animals, allowing them to efficiently navigate, gather resources, and avoid danger. Read more
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EASTBIO Shaping tissues by pulsed contractions – studying the role of endocytic hubs in actomyosin contractility
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
BACKGROUND. To shape tissues and organs, cells need to exert forces on their neighbours and respond to them. Individual cells can generate forces with their actin cytoskeleton. Read more
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EASTBIO Probing the mechanism and dynamics of Staphylococcus aureus m1A22-tRNA methyltransferase
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
S. aureus has been a leading cause of healthcare- and community-associated infections worldwide, with a number of patients infected with methicillin-resistant S. Read more
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EASTBIO Nest building and reproductive success
Research Group:
Centre for Biological Diversity
It may seem obvious that a bird’s nest plays an important role in reproduction. For example, the eggs or young in a nest that is exposed to predators, in a nest that gets too wet or too cold or is too loosely attached to a branch are unlikely to survive. Read more
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EASTBIO Machine Learning methods for Experimental Evolution studies
Research Group:
Centre for Biological Diversity
BACKGROUND. Evolutionary biologists have long been interested in the question how populations adapt to changing environments. In experimental evolution studies replicate populations are allowed to adapt to novel but controlled laboratory environments. Read more
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EASTBIO Linking pathogen diversity and dynamics to spatiotemporal metacommunity dynamics in a naturally fragmented landscape
Managing disease risk requires understanding the mechanisms involved in the generation and dynamics of pathogen diversity and expressed phenotypic and functional traits. Read more
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EASTBIO Investigating novel breathing techniques in diving seals to inform an understanding of human ventilation under extreme hypoxia and hypercapnia
Research Group:
Scottish Oceans Institute
The induction of general anaesthesia may jeopardize respiratory function and require mechanical ventilation as an emergency intervention. Read more
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EASTBIO Identifying, characterising and engineering plant cell wall degrading enzymes for biofuel production
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
The effects of climate change have never been more apparent, which demands an urgent need for cleaner and greener processes for energy production. Read more
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EASTBIO Genome-wide investigation of bovine respiratory virus infection and host defence
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
BACKGROUND. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) – commonly known as “shipping fever” - affects millions of feedlot calves every year and, in addition to causing significant animal welfare issues, is a major cause of economic loss throughout the world. Read more
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EASTBIO Engineering the genome of bacteriophage T5
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
Bacteriophage T5 is a model E. coli-infecting lytic phage with a 121 kb linear double-stranded DNA genome that is arranged into pre-early, early and late transcription units, encoding in total around 160 proteins and 20-25 tRNAs. Read more
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EASTBIO Disrupting bacterial biofilms with peptide-coated hydrogels
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
BACKGROUND. Biofouling is the accumulation of microorganisms in a surface, ultimately causing degradation and decay. If devices are in contact with water and moisture it will occur to ships, medical devices, and several instruments employed in manufacturing. Read more
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EASTBIO COVID-19 Drug Discovery: Discovering Antiviral Compounds that Inhibit SARS-CoV-2
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences Research Centre
BACKGROUND. The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health challenge. Despite successful vaccine development and ongoing vaccine rollout, antiviral drugs are required for patients that succumb to serious disease. Read more