University of Sheffield Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 65 University of Sheffield Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The regulation of scavenger receptors in cancer

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The expression of some scavenger receptors has been identified as being poor for cancer prognosis. Scavenger receptors are a large family of cell surface receptors that are expressed ubiquitously in the Human body. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Brown, Dr C Guo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing and applying new approaches to understand the dynamics of populations and communities in a changing world

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

We invite applications for a PhD in population ecology and demographic modelling. Our group tackles problems at both the pure and applied ends of the spectrum. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Childs

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The genomics of rapid adaptation in grasses

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

We invite applications for a PhD in the area of genomics and rapid adaptation in plants. Our research combines cutting-edge genomic techniques, comparative analyses and experimental approaches to understand how organisms adapt to their environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dunning

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cancer cells ‘feed’ on extracellular matrix components under starvation conditions: how can they do it?

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Background. The tumour microenvironment (TME) has a key role in promoting tumour formation and progression. In breast and pancreatic cancers, this accompanied by the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in the TME. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Rainero, Dr A Peden

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Identification of the molecular pathways that guide tissue regeneration

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The study of regenerative biology aims to elucidate the innate ability of organisms to replace tissues or organs after they have been removed or damaged. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Roehl

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Active Wearables for Efficient Living

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

There has been a surge in the use of wearables for sensing health indices such as blood pressure or body stress, to replace or augmenting physical capability [1-4]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Damian

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD opportunities in the Department of Geography

University of Sheffield Department of Geography

Department of Geography. With an international reputation for research excellence, the department offers exciting opportunities to conduct research that has a real global impact. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Discover doctoral opportunities at the Information School

University of Sheffield Information School

The Information School. A long established and highly respected department, the Information School is the number one department of its kind in Europe, and second in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Deciphering the evolution of male sexual ornaments and female preference in stalk-eyed flies

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The selected candidate will conduct cutting-edge research to investigate the evolution of male sexual ornaments and the role of female preference in shaping these traits. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wright

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating the Roles for deSUMOylation Enzyme SENP3 in Autophagy Impaired by α-synuclein

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Aggregation of α-synuclein protein in neuronal cells has been strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders (Synucleinopathies) including Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Guo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Unlocking the secrets of nature's colour palette with machine learning

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The natural world contains an awe-inspiring variety of colouration across plant and animal species, but the causes of this diversity are not well understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Cooney, Dr G Thomas, Dr S Maddock, Prof J Han

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Doctorate by Design in Landscape Architecture

University of Sheffield Department of Landscape Architecture

The Doctorate by Design from the University of Sheffield, is the first PhD programme in the UK in which you can combine creative practice, with critical analysis in Landscape Architecture. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

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Using Brain Computer Interface to Improve Cognitive Performance

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a non-invasive technique commonly used to measure brain activity. In this project, we aim at using EEG Biofeedback (brain-computer interface (BCI)) for improving cognitive performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Robotics, Biomechatronics and Control

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

This project covers themes of bioinspiration for robotics and control but also include non-bioinspired areas that might focus on industrial or healthcare/medical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Anderson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Brain Decoding Models across Subjects

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

A brain decoding model aims at predicting what sensory stimulus is received (e.g. visual stimuli, different images), which mental state is experienced (i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh

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We have 65 University of Sheffield Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 65 University of Sheffield Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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