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Funded PhD in Candida albicans metabolic flexibility and host immunity at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Funded 4-year PhD project supported by the EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. Funding covers a stipend and UK-level tuition fees; the University of Edinburgh covers the difference between home and international fees, making the studentship fully funded for all appointees, though there is a cap on the number of international students recruited.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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PhD opportunity at the University of Edinburgh on how the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans uses metabolic flexibility to evade host immunity.
This EASTBIO-funded project sits within the School of Regeneration and Repair (College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine) and involves cross-institutional training across Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The research asks how the ubiquitin-proteasome system, especially the GID E3 ubiquitin ligase complex, rewires fungal metabolism during oxidative stress and infection to support survival in the host.
The project combines multi-omics, cell biology, biochemistry, metabolomics, live-cell imaging, yeast genetics, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, proteomics, microscopy, and ex-vivo host-pathogen infection models using mammalian macrophages and neutrophils. It is designed for students interested in fungal pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, metabolism, and molecular microbiology/biomedical science.
Funding is provided through the EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. The studentship covers a stipend and UK-level tuition fees, and the University of Edinburgh covers the difference between home and international fees, making the award fully funded for successful applicants. UK and international students may apply, subject to UKRI/EASTBIO eligibility rules and the international student cap.
To apply, complete the EASTBIO Application Form, attach academic transcripts as a PDF, and email the materials to [email protected]. Referees must also submit references using the EASTBIO reference form template by the deadline of 16 November 2026.
Funding details
Funded 4-year PhD project supported by the EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. Funding covers a stipend and UK-level tuition fees; the University of Edinburgh covers the difference between home and international fees, making the studentship fully funded for all appointees, though there is a cap on the number of international students recruited.
What's required
Applicants should have or expect a strong background relevant to biological or biomedical sciences. The project highlights skills in yeast genetics, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, structural analysis/biochemistry, proteomics/metabolomics, microscopy, and ex-vivo host-pathogen cell culture systems; interest in fungal biology, metabolism, and infection biology is important. UK and international students are eligible, subject to UKRI/EASTBIO eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Complete the EASTBIO Application Form and send it with a PDF copy of your academic transcripts to [email protected]. Ask your referees to submit references using the EASTBIO reference form template to the same email address by the deadline. Review the EASTBIO application guidance and reference forms before applying.
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