Biological Sciences (recombinant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 26 Biological Sciences (recombinant) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc By Research: Molecular mechanism for Wapl-mediated releasing of cohesin from DNA

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hu, Dr T Kubota

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

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Identification, characterisation and novel expression of plastic-degrading enzymes in bacterial spores

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H McRobie

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Obtaining insights into how a signalling hub protein Ras activates multiple effectors

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

The RAS family of small GTPases act as signalling hubs regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. They are highly conserved from yeast to humans, highlighting their fundamental biological roles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Tanaka , Dr R Mahen

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Structural-guided PROTAC targeting of BMX to modulate apoptotic sensitivity in disease

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

What determines at the molecular level whether a cell lives or dies? Regulation of the cellular life–death switch is essential in healthy cells for normal foetal development and for the clearance of damaged cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JF Fox, Dr JH Hodgkinson

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of an ambient mass spectrometry platform for rapid mass spectrometry characterisation of proteins

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Clarke

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modulation of host immune response by secreted proteins from parasitic worms

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Background. To establish chronic infection, parasitic worms manipulate their mammalian hosts’ immune system. This immune modulation is often mediated by excreted or secreted parasite glycoproteins (ES proteins). Read more

Supervisors: Dr CR Crosnier, Dr J Hewitson, Dr A Kay

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

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Molecular level understanding of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has evolved to survive and replicate inside macrophages. The project will investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning adaptation to this specialised intracellular niche. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H O'Hare, Dr N Garton

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Alpha-synuclein amyloid in Parkinson's disease: using Nanoinjection as a tool to study alpha-synuclein amyloid toxicity inside neurons

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Intraneuronal inclusions known as Lewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. Amyloid fibrils formed by the misfolding of alpha-synuclein are the principal component of Lewy Bodies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E W Hewitt, Prof S E Radford, Dr P Actis

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

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Manipulation of neuroimmune responses and behaviour by infectious agents

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This project is available exclusively to self-funded students who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2023/24. The project focuses on how infectious agents modify the individuals that they infect and how neuroimmune responses to infection moderate behaviour changes in warm-blooded animals and humans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mcconkey, Dr S Clapcote

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

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Membrane protein-metabolite interactions important in mitochondrial energy metabolism for burning fat as heat (CRICHTON_U24DTP)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Paul Crichton . Secondary supervisor - Prof. Tom Clarke (UEA) . Mitochondria in our cells harness energy through the breakdown of nutrients to produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Crichton

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Genomic actions of RAR and VDR ligands

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The Doctoral Candidate (DC) will determine whether the combination of RARγ antagonist and VDR agonist is suitable as a differentiation therapy against acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Marcinkowska

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating Lysosomal Dysfunction in Ageing and Neurodegeneration

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Lysosomes are key cellular organelles that degrade and recycle macromolecules, act as signalling hubs and are implicated in many diseases including Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) where old age is a major risk factor. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Sammler

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Developing of Macrocyclic Inhibitors of the MAPK Pathway

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Ali Tavassoli . Project Description. We are seekign an outstanding chemistry student with an interest in chemical biology to work on a project to develop cyclic peptide inhibitors of a protein-protein interaction that is heavily implicated in the development and growth of tumours. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tavassoli

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: The oncogenic mechanism and potential of the emergent retrovirus ALV-K in global poultry

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr Andrew Mason. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Background. Avian Leukosis Viruses (ALV) are oncogenic retroviruses which cause blood cancers in chickens, impacting commercial productivity and animal welfare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Mason

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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