Molecular Biology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 42 Molecular Biology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully funded PhD student position in structural biology of viruses

PhD position in the structural biology of viruses. The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in structural biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Renner

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ejecting infection: Understanding how epithelial tissues rid themselves of viral infections by apical extrusion

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Background. The epithelial tissues of our bodies use physical barriers and innate defences to fight viral infection. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Baker

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

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Dysfunctional antifungal potency of the respiratory mucosa in COPD

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inhalation of Aspergillus fumigatus spores cause >3,000,000 chronic and >200,000 invasive diseases annually worldwide. Invasive aspergillosis carries a 50% mortality rate overall, but mortality rate approaches 100% if diagnosis is delayed or missed and it is >75% in certain cohorts of patients, such as COPD sufferers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr J.H Herbert, Dr S Gago

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

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The impact of nutritional scavenging on host-pathogen interactions, antifungal efficacy and emergence of antifungal resistance

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Infections caused by Aspergillus fumigatus (Af) cause more deaths globally than any other fungal disease. Over 20 million are affected annually with four million having life threatening invasive and chronic infections with high morbidity and mortality up to 90%. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn, Dr M Bromley

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

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Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in life sciences

University of Basel Biozentrum

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, announces the opening of the Winter Call 2023_24 for the Biozentrum PhD Fellowships. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Switzerland PhD Programme

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4-year PhD Studentship: Combatting bacterial zoonoses through multi-disciplinary studies of virulence factors

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Vector-borne diseases, including bacterial zoonoses, pose a significant threat to human and animal health and to livestock industries, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Cogan

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

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MSc by Research: Understanding temperature-dependent virulence regulation in bacterial pathogens

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Bacterial pathogens respond rapidly to environmental change, in ways that can influence their growth, virulence, antimicrobial resistance and, therefore, infection outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Neill

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

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Self-funded PhD in Biology: Engineering Gene Regulatory Networks To Enhance Crop Disease Resistance

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Prof K Denby . Co-Supervisor: Dr B R Lichman. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Denby, Dr B R Lichman

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

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Chance or Necessity: Elucidating host adaptation in atypical Salmonella

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Food security is a key sustainable development goal for the United Nations (UN) and it is estimated that more than two billion people did not have access to safe, nutritious and/or sufficient food in 2019. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HM Marshall

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

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Uncovering the viral and cellular components that dictate the neurological outcome of tick-borne encephalitis virus infection

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NG Goonawardane

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

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An investigation on the association of high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types with colonic adenomata and adenocarcinomas: a UK population based study

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

This PhD studentship invites application for a study “investigating the association between high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types and colonic adenomata and adenocarcinomas in a UK population”. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is an important public health problem worldwide occupying most frequent causes of cancer-related mortality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Ashrafi

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

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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier

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

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Investigating the biology and utility of Giant Viruses (Jumbo-bacteriophages). (ref: SF22/HLS/APP/Smith-Nelson)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The bacteriophage research group at Northumbria University are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidates to join our team and investigate the biology and potential applications of jumbo bacteriophages. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Smith

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

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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities available at the Cancer, Infection and Therapeutics research group

London South Bank University

Are you passionate about Cancer research and infectious diseases and eager to advance your research career? London South Bank University is pleased to offer self-funded PhD opportunities in molecular mechanisms and targeted therapy in cancer, and infectious diseases (wet lab and computational methods) for motivated and talented qualified individuals. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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15 fully funded PhD positions in molecular technologies and systems medicine

CeMM PhD program

At CeMM, you will be supervised by a top scientist and the entire Faculty in a dynamic and highly multidisciplinary international research environment. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Austria PhD Programme

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We have 42 Molecular Biology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Molecular Biology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 42 Molecular Biology (infection biology) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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