Dr G Misirli
Applications accepted all year round
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
Synthetic biology has emerged as an engineering field lately, with the aim of designing novel biological systems. Small biological components can be used together to create devices and systems. Due to biological constraints and molecular interactions between biological components, this process is challenging. Designing complex applications requires automation.
This project involves the development of formal data and model-driven design methodologies for biological systems. We will investigate the process of mapping biological circuit specifications into DNA bases that encode desired systems. Different techniques involving Semantic Web technologies, machine learning, data integration and mining, or mathematical models will be explored. Biological datasets from model organisms such as Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli will be utilised.
Subject areas: Synthetic Biology, Computer Science, Genetic design automation
Informal enquiries about the project should be made to the Project Lead, Dr Goksel Misirli ([Email Address Removed]).
Please state FNS GS 2019-16 on your application.
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education and research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student life. The University has the UK’s largest campus with 617 acres of landscaped parkland, fields, woodlands and lakes. Keele University runs its own day nursery for infants from 3 months to 5 years and is committed to equality and diversity. Information for prospective postgraduate researchers can be found here: http://www.keele.ac.uk/pgresearch/
Funding Notes
The opportunity is open to fully self-funded students only.
Please note that self-funded applicants must provide funding for both tuition fees and living expenses for the 3 year duration of the research. There is a future possibility of competitive scholarship awards for outstanding applicants (1st class hons), however, none are currently available.
For information regarding University tuition fees and living costs please see http://www.keele.ac.uk/pgresearch/feesandfinance/ and
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Eligibility Criteria: Applications are welcomed from computer science, natural sciences, biological sciences, engineering or mathematics graduates with (or anticipating) at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent.
Applicants are required to have good computing skills and an interest in computational biology. Applicants with computing background should be ready to learn more about programming biological systems. Applicants with non-computing background should be willing to learn about data and model-based analysis approaches, and writing computer programmes. They should be self-motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
The opportunities are open to UK/EU students and overseas students. The collaborative and presentation aspects of the research require very good English language and communication skills. Overseas applicants would therefore require an English IELTS (or equivalent) of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any subtest.
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