PhD Studentship in Animal Behaviour, Physiology, and Ecology of Antimicrobial Resistance in Wild Baboons Swansea University in United Kingdom

This fully-funded PhD studentship investigates the behaviour, physiology, and ecology of antimicrobial resistance in wild baboons. The project is supervised by a multidisciplinary team: Ines Fürtbauer, Xav Harrison, Andrew King, and Neeltje Boogert, affiliated with Swansea University and University of Exeter. The research will explore how antimicrobial resistance develops and spreads in wild primate populations, integrating approaches from animal behaviour, evolutionary biology, microbiology, and conservation science.

The studentship is funded by the SWBio Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), offering a comprehensive package including tuition, stipend, and research costs. The programme is cohort-based, with an integrated taught first year and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary training. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research community and benefit from support for diverse backgrounds and flexible study arrangements (part-time options for home students).

Applicants should have a strong academic background in biological or biomedical sciences, with a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent). International applicants must meet English language requirements. The application process is centralised via the SWBio DTP system, requiring registration, completion of guided questions, and submission of academic documents. Previous PhD holders are not eligible. The programme is in-person, based at the host institution, with opportunities for placements and conferences.

Key research areas include animal behaviour, antimicrobial resistance, wild baboon ecology, evolutionary biology, and biosciences. The project aims to contribute to understanding the environmental and physiological factors influencing resistance patterns in wildlife, with implications for conservation and public health.

Application deadline is Wednesday, 3 December 2025. For more information, visit the project and application links provided or contact the supervisors.