Glasgow Caledonian University
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Funded PhD in Biofilms, Antimicrobial Resistance and Wastewater Treatment at Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
Funded by IBioIC, Glasgow Caledonian University and Scottish Water under the IBioIC Collaborative Training Partnership. Covers full Home (UK) tuition fees and provides a PhD stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 from October 2026) for four years.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
Glasgow Caledonian University
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About this position
Funded PhD opportunity in biofilms, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), microbiology, and wastewater research at Glasgow Caledonian University, in collaboration with Scottish Water and the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC).
The project, “Biofilms: Hidden Engines Driving Antimicrobial Resistance?”, is based in the Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) and focuses on understanding how biofilms contribute to the accumulation of AMR in wastewater treatment works. The research aims to identify opportunities for interventions that could reduce AMR and protect public health.
The successful PhD candidate will work with the laboratories of Dr Janice Spencer and Professor Gordon Ramage, alongside industrial partner expertise from Dr Ania Escudero and Scottish Water. The project combines internationally recognised biofilm expertise and modelling with real-world wastewater environments, offering training across academia and industry.
Research themes include monitoring AMR levels in wastewater biofilms, investigating the influence of seasonality and pollutants, optimising biofilm models, and assessing biofilm metabolic function. Relevant academic keywords include microbiology, biofilm modelling, wastewater treatment, environmental biology, data analysis, and public engagement.
Funding: full Home (UK) tuition fees plus a PhD stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 from October 2026) for four years.
Eligibility: UK students only. No specific IELTS/TOEFL or degree classification requirement is stated in the post.
Deadline: Thursday 30 July 2026. Start date: 1 October 2026.
How to apply: Apply via the university application process page, select Biological Sciences and Full time Sept 2026 start, and enter reference SHLS26146 - Spencer. Do not use email enquiries as a formal application.
Funding details
Funded by IBioIC, Glasgow Caledonian University and Scottish Water under the IBioIC Collaborative Training Partnership. Covers full Home (UK) tuition fees and provides a PhD stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 from October 2026) for four years.
What's required
Applicants must be UK students only. The project is a funded full-time 4-year PhD starting 1 October 2026. The post highlights experience or interest in microbiology, biofilm modelling, wastewater research, antimicrobial resistance, data analysis, communication, and public engagement; no specific degree classification or language-test requirement is stated.
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Professors
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Microbiology
Tissue Engineering
Biofilm Formation
Antimicrobial Research
Antifungal Therapy
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