University of Nottingham Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 University of Nottingham Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

High Impact sulphur flavour compounds in hop products

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

An exciting opportunity has arisen to study for a PhD alongside our commercial partner, Totally Natural Solutions Limited (TNS), to develop novel, clean label and sustainable flavourings for use in brewing and other industries. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cook, Dr J Yorke, Prof I Fisk, Prof R Marriott

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

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The Importance of Muscle Stem Cells: Implications for Muscle Repair in Inflammation and Trauma

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable capacity for adaptation and repair, processes essential in the maintenance of skeletal muscle health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Joanisse, Prof P Greenhaff, Dr JM Mallinson, Dr C Deane

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring the molecular mechanisms of skin aging process and understanding the relationship between skin aging and systemic aging

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Applicants are invited for fully funded 3 years full time PhD studentships, starting from 1st February 2023, or 1st April 2023, or 1st October 2023 at latest, based in the School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

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

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PhD Opportunity: Critical Metal Recovery from Wastes using Bioleaching and Electrodialysis - (ENG 1671)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Metals are essential in our daily lives and have a finite supply. For example, smartphones are pocket-sized vaults of precious metals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H I Gomes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using genome engineering and bioinformatics to understand heterochromatin and centromere function in Schizosaccharomyces pombe and in cancer cells

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Centromeres are the DNA sequences on eukaryotic chromosomes that mediate accurate chromosome segregation at both mitotic and meiotic cell divisions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W R A Brown, Dr W Wickstead

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

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Competition and cooperation relationships within human microbial communities.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Typical studies of the human microbiome identify dysbiosis by sampling from healthy individuals, comparing them to individuals with a particular disease state, and reporting changes in the presence and/or abundance of bacterial species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Whelan, Dr K Hardie

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

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A new approach to CRISPR-Cas adaptation and the discovery of host accessory-proteins

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Bacteria provide many health benefits and eco-environmental services. Although physically simple, they have a sophisticated immune system, CRISPR-Cas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Chalmers, Prof U Vinkemeier

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Saving the planet through carbon recycling: engineering bacterial capture of gasified waste for bioplastics production

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Wider context. Climate change caused by the release of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels and through change of land use threatens life on our planet. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Winzer, Prof N Minton

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

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Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P S Dyer, Dr M Brock

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

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Functional characterization of gonococcal toxin-antitoxin systems

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems are commonly found in bacteria and comprise a stable toxin able to stall bacterial replication and an antitoxin that neutralises the activity of the toxin. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Oldfield, Dr D Turner

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

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Overcoming replication stress–defining new mechanism from archaea to human

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

How cells respond to DNA replication stresses (e.g., DNA replication collapse, stalling or hyper-activity) is critical for their survival, and is a hallmark of cancers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Bolt, Prof T Allers

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

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Identification and characterisation of bacteriocins from environmental samples active against strains of Clostridium difficile.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Clostridiodes difficile is a cause of neonatal enteritis in livestock such as pigs, cattle and horses. Affected animals develop respiratory problems, abdominal distention and bloody diarrhoea leading to weight loss and in extreme cases mortality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Penfold, Dr K Winzer

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

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We have 12 University of Nottingham Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Nottingham Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 University of Nottingham Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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