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University of East Anglia

PhD in Engineering Protein Nanocages for Biotechnology Applications University of East Anglia in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Fully funded 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship. Includes payment of tuition fees directly to the university, a stipend for living expenses (2026/27 rate: £21,805), and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of East Anglia

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biology
Structural Biology
Protein Engineering
Biocatalysis
Diagnostic Tool

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About this position

PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia (School of Chemistry) in Norwich, United Kingdom. The project is titled Engineering protein nanocages for biotechnology applications and is supervised by Professor Nick Le Brun in the Le Brun lab.

This multidisciplinary PhD focuses on protein engineering, biochemistry, structural biology, biotechnology, and microbiology. The research aims to engineer bacterial and human ferritins as nanocage platforms for encapsulating small molecules, peptides, and proteins for applications in biocatalysis, therapeutics, and diagnostics. Methods include protein purification, bioanalytical techniques, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and microscopy.

The project is part of the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (NRPDTP) and is described as a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship. Funding includes tuition fees, an annual stipend for living costs, and a Research Training Support Grant.

Eligibility highlights include at least a UK-equivalent Bachelor’s (Honours) 2:1 and an English language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category. The project is full-time and starts on 1 October 2027. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 2, 3, and 4 February 2027.

Applicants should visit the NRPDTP website for full eligibility criteria and application instructions, and must use the bespoke Personal and Research statement templates provided by the programme.

Funding details

Fully funded 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship. Includes payment of tuition fees directly to the university, a stipend for living expenses (2026/27 rate: £21,805), and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year.

What's required

At least UK equivalent Bachelors (Honours) 2:1. English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category.

How to apply

Visit the NRPDTP website for eligibility details and application instructions. Use the bespoke Personal and Research statement templates required for this application. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 2–4 February 2027.

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