The NorthWest Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme is offering multiple fully funded PhD opportunities at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Glasgow. These interdisciplinary projects focus on biosensor development, biofilm research, antimicrobial resistance, and advanced imaging techniques, providing a unique opportunity for students interested in cutting-edge biosciences and public health research.

Project topics include: (1) the development of a low-cost, easy-to-use biosensor platform for enhanced wastewater-based epidemiology, targeting pathogens such as Escherichia coli and SARS-CoV-2; (2) profiling complex wound biofilms using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to inform antimicrobial resistance strategies; (3) super-resolved oxygen sensing in biofilms using luminescent probes and advanced microscopy; and (4) repurposing fluorescent drugs to detect vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive pathogens, with a focus on imaging and resistance evolution.

Students will benefit from training in advanced materials engineering, electrochemical biosensing, microbiology, Raman spectroscopy, synthetic chemistry, and state-of-the-art optical microscopy. The programme offers access to world-class research facilities and supervision from leading academics, including Prof Damion Corrigan, Dr Veerappan Mani, Dr Deirdre Gilpin, Dr Karen Faulds, Dr Jason Brown, Dr Robert M. Edkins, Dr Liam Rooney, Dr Fraser Scott, and Prof Andrew Roe.

Applicants should have a strong background in biosciences, chemistry, or related fields, and an interest in imaging, infection biology, or antimicrobial resistance. The positions are fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend. The application deadline is 4th January 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the project links or the NorthWest Biosciences DTP website.