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PhD in Ecology and Evolution of Antimicrobial Resistance in Urban Wildlife University of Salford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Competitively funded PhD through the University of Salford’s Widening Participation Scheme. Funding is competitive and prioritises under-represented groups in science. The post states it is for UK-fee eligible students only; no stipend amount is given.
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United Kingdom
University
University of Salford
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Competitively funded PhD opportunity at the University of Salford on the ecology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance in urban wildlife, with a specific focus on wild gulls and bacterial pathogens.
The project will investigate how normally harmless bacterial strains in urban wildlife evolve pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance. The student will have opportunities for gull fieldwork, but the project will primarily involve lab work, sequencing, and bioinformatics, so experience in these areas and strong data analysis skills are desirable.
This PhD is funded through the University of Salford’s Widening Participation Scheme, which prioritises under-represented groups in science. It is open only to UK students or those eligible for UK fees. Priority groups include students from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, disabled students, first-generation students, mature students, care-experienced or estranged students, and applicants with a POLAR4 postcode listed as 1 or 2.
The wider project network includes the North West Gull team and partners such as Natural England, University of Liverpool, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, RSPB, citizen scientists, businesses, land managers, and wildlife rehabilitators.
To express interest or apply, email [email protected] with a single PDF containing a short cover letter and an academic CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. If you are unsure about fit or eligibility, send an enquiry first.
Funding details
Competitively funded PhD through the University of Salford’s Widening Participation Scheme. Funding is competitive and prioritises under-represented groups in science. The post states it is for UK-fee eligible students only; no stipend amount is given.
What's required
Relevant MSc degree required. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in wildlife disease ecology and experience in at least some of the following: fieldwork, lab work, sequencing, bioinformatics, and data analysis. The ideal candidate should have analytical and technical skills appropriate to career level. Eligibility is restricted to UK students or those eligible for UK fees, with priority for widening participation criteria including underrepresented ethnic groups, disability, first-generation status, mature student status, care-experienced or estranged status, or POLAR4 postcode 1/2.
How to apply
Email a single PDF to [email protected]. Include a short cover letter explaining your interest, relevant experience and skills, and how you meet the eligibility criteria, plus an academic CV with education, results, research experience, publications, analytical/technical skills, and achievements. Send an enquiry first if you are unsure about fit or eligibility.
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