[Fully funded for UK, EU, and International applicants; covers full university fees, research training budget, and a tax-free stipend of £20,780 for 2025/26 (standard UKRI rate).]

This fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Warwick focuses on the bottom-up decoding of protein conformational landscapes, spanning environments from gas-phase to solution. Hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in the Modelling of Heterogeneous Materials (HetSys) within the Department of Physics, the project is supervised by Professor Scott Habershon. The research aims to unravel the complex mechanisms of protein folding, a process central to biological function and disease, by integrating advanced graph-driven folding simulations with experimental mass spectrometry data. This interdisciplinary approach will enable the mapping of free energy landscapes associated with protein folding, providing insights into both fundamental biology and misfolding-related diseases such as Alzheimer's.

HetSys offers a vibrant, collaborative environment where students gain expertise across physics, engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics. The programme is designed to equip graduates with versatile skills in modelling, simulation, and data science, preparing them for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond. Students benefit from interdisciplinary training, real-world research challenges, and opportunities to work alongside leading researchers and industry partners.

Funding for this position is comprehensive, covering full university fees for UK, EU, and international applicants, a research training budget, and a tax-free stipend of £20,780 for the 2025/26 academic year (standard UKRI rate). Applicants should possess or expect to obtain a first or upper second class degree in a relevant discipline such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, or computer science. International candidates must meet the University of Warwick's English language requirements.

The application deadline is 28 January 2025. Interested candidates should apply online via the HetSys Centre for Doctoral Training application portal. For further details and to access the application form, visit the project webpage.