Mark Webber
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PhD Studentship: How does antibiotic resistance evolve in mixed communities? University of East Anglia in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Evolutionary Biology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of East Anglia
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[4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership PhD CASE studentship with Inspiralis Limited. Includes full payment of tuition fees, a stipend of £20,780 per year (2025/6 rate), and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year.] This PhD studentship at the University of East Anglia investigates how antibiotic resistance evolves in mixed bacterial communities, with a particular focus on biofilms. The project addresses a critical challenge in human health by moving beyond simple laboratory models to study resistance mechanisms in complex, real-world microbial communities.
The research will explore the emergence of resistance in mixed species biofilms, using Salmonella as a model organism, and will examine which resistance mechanisms are viable under competitive conditions. The student will join the research groups of Prof Mark Webber and Dr Matthew Gilmour, gaining hands-on experience in microbiology, biofilm biology, genomics, transposon mutagenesis, and informatics. The project is based at the state-of-the-art Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park, home to the Centre for Microbial Interactions and over 100 microbiology research groups, providing a vibrant and collaborative environment.
The position is part of the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (NRPDTP), which offers a fully funded 4-year PhD CASE studentship in partnership with Inspiralis Limited. The studentship covers full tuition fees, an annual stipend of £20,780 (2025/6 rate), and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year. All NRPDTP students participate in a three-month professional internship placement (PIPS) to enhance their professional development.
Applicants must hold at least a UK equivalent Bachelors (Honours) degree with a 2:1 classification and meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each category). The programme starts in October 2026, with applications due by 2 December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in early February 2026. For further details on eligibility and application procedures, visit the NRPDTP website.
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What's required
Applicants must have at least a UK equivalent Bachelors (Honours) degree with a 2:1 classification. English language proficiency is required, with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and at least 6 in each category. The position is full-time and starts on 1 October 2026.
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Dr at University of East Anglia
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Research Interests
Microbiology
Ecology
Biofilm Formation
Health Science
Biology
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United Kingdom
Research Interests
Ecology
Microbiology
Information Technology
Biology
Biofilm Formation
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