Dr N Wheelhouse, Prof I Singleton
No more applications being accepted
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
Project Description
Microbial biofilms cause significant issues in a variety of commercial, medical and environmental scenarios. For example, biofilms can be found in industry processing environments leading to spoilage and contamination of industrial products and biofilms forming in and on medical devices can result in human disease. This project will examine novel methods to prevent or remove biofilms from surfaces and will use a variety of traditional and molecular approaches to study biofilm formation and the mixed communities that form.
Academic qualifications: A first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in Biology/Microbiology with a good fundamental knowledge of techniques used to study microorganisms.
English language requirement : IELTS score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components). Other equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s policy are available online.
Essential attributes:
- Experience of fundamental laboratory skills
- Competent in aseptic technique
- Knowledge of microbiology
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong motivation, with evidence of independent research skills relevant to the project
- Good time management
Desirable attributes:
Molecular Biology skills
When applying for this position please quote Project ID SAS0003
Funding Notes
This is a self funded studentship.
References
1) Hall CW, Mah TF. Molecular mechanisms of biofilm-based antibiotic resistance and tolerance in pathogenic bacteria. FEMS Microbiol Rev. 2017 May 1;41(3):276-301. doi: 10.1093/femsre/fux010.
2) Martínez-Suárez JV, Ortiz S, López-Alonso V. Potential Impact of the
Resistance to Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectants on the Persistence of Listeria monocytogenes in Food Processing Environments. Front Microbiol. 2016 May 2;7:638. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00638