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Fully funded BBSRC CTP with Unilever PhD in Biology : Revealing the roles of the anaerobic skin microbiome in malodour production

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Prof. Gavin Thomas (UofY Biology). Co-Supervisor: Prof Tony Wilkinson (UofY Chemistry), Dr Alan Cartmell (UofY Biology) and Dr Barry Murphey (Unilever). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G H Thomas

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Multi-omics data production during olive fermentation.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MD Dasenaki, Prof VV Valdramidis, Dr KA Karatzas, Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Prof M Zwietering

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ecteinascidin 743 (ET-743, Trabectedin) is a marine-derived natural organic compound approved for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Takano, Prof H Oguri

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

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Evolution and biochemistry of photosynthesis - electron transfer reactions, renewable energy production, biotechnology, and chloroplast genomes

University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry

The common theme of our work is the biochemistry and evolution of photosynthesis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C J Howe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Evaluating Bacterial Acid Production and pH Dynamics in a Real-Time In-Vitro Polymicrobial Biofilm Model

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Dental caries still remains a severe problem for both health and the economy. This oral disease is multifactorial and biofilm-dependent, caused by changes in the composition and metabolism of complex communities of oral biofilm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Hardie, Prof J Aylott

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Multiscale Modelling for Risk-averse Optimisation and Control of Plant-based Fermented Food Production.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JVI VAN IMPE, Dr IOM Otero-Muras

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Microbial cell protein production and food applications

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Microbial proteins provide a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional animal and plant-based proteins and as such are attracting significant research and commercial interest. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Charalampopoulos, Dr A Chatzifragkou, Dr S Lignou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Clinical Gastroenterology: The regulation of GDH expression in Clostridioides difficile

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), the most common cause of infective antibiotic-associated diarrhea in the western world, is diagnosed by a combination of tests that firstly detect the organism, then the toxins that it produces (Planche 2013). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wilcox, Dr K Davies, Dr A Buckley

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

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Microalgal Biorefineries

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

A major contemporary challenge in industrial manufacturing is the development of sustainable production processes. This includes reduced resource consumption and CO2 generation, and energy efficient operations with maximised product outputs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan

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

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GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

We are delighted to welcome applications for a PhD student to join us at the Nottingham Engineering Biology Labs, as a core member of the new GlycoCell UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Heap, Dr A Faulds-Pain

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

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GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

We are delighted to welcome applications for a PhD student to join us at the Nottingham Engineering Biology Labs, as a core member of the new GlycoCell UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BA Blount, Dr J Heap

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

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Innovative Biological Scaffolds for Regenerative Replacement of Dysfunctional Heart Valves

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

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

Supervisor: Dr H.E. Berry

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

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MSc by Research: Effect of Intermicrobial interactions on swarming in pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

The ability of bacteria to spread within the organs and tissues of their host underlies their ability to establish successful infection. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Singh

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

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Harnessing the potential of Archaea – Training Europe’s next visionaries for an innovative and sustainable future

University of Groningen

13 Fully funded PhD positions available to employ archaea for novel biotechnology solutions. Archaea form one of the domains of life, next to bacteria and eukaryotes. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Marie Curie Innovative Training Network

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We have 49 Microbiology (production) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Microbiology (production) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 Microbiology (production) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully funded BBSRC CTP with Unilever PhD in Biology : Revealing the roles of the anaerobic skin microbiome in malodour production

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Multi-omics data production during olive fermentation.

(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

Evolution and biochemistry of photosynthesis - electron transfer reactions, renewable energy production, biotechnology, and chloroplast genomes

Evaluating Bacterial Acid Production and pH Dynamics in a Real-Time In-Vitro Polymicrobial Biofilm Model

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Multiscale Modelling for Risk-averse Optimisation and Control of Plant-based Fermented Food Production.

Microbial cell protein production and food applications

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

Clinical Gastroenterology: The regulation of GDH expression in Clostridioides difficile

Microalgal Biorefineries

GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

Innovative Biological Scaffolds for Regenerative Replacement of Dysfunctional Heart Valves

MSc by Research: Effect of Intermicrobial interactions on swarming in pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Harnessing the potential of Archaea – Training Europe’s next visionaries for an innovative and sustainable future

We have 49 Microbiology (production) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Microbiology (production) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 Microbiology (production) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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