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Alethea Tabor

10 months ago

PhD Studentship in Chemical Biology and Antimicrobial Resistance at University College London University College London in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The studentship is funded by the EPSRC & BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance at UCL. Funding details are discussed in open events and on the CDT admissions website. The studentship typically covers tuition fees and provides a stipend, but specific amounts are not mentioned in the provided content.

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Expired

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University College London

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Keywords

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Antibiotic Resistance
Chemical Biology
Medical Science
Microbial Diseases
Drug-resistant Bacterial Infections

About this position

The EPSRC & BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance at University College London is offering a PhD studentship for October 2026. This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about chemical biology and interested in combating tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases. The project involves synthesising cyclic antimicrobial peptides to treat drug-resistant mycobacterial infections, characterising their mechanisms of action using cross-linking mass spectrometry, and assessing their effects on mycobacterial membrane integrity and cell wall metabolism. The research is multidisciplinary, combining expertise from chemical biology, medical science, and biomedical engineering, and is a collaboration between Professor Alethea Tabor's group at UCL, Sanjib Bhakta at Birkbeck's Mycobacteria Research Laboratory, and Konstantinos Thalassinos at the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (UCL/Birkbeck).

Applicants should hold a first or upper second-class honours degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant subject such as physics, chemistry, engineering, biology, mathematics, or related sciences. Research experience, motivation, independence, maturity, initiative, and resilience are key selection criteria. The application process is transparent and prioritises research excellence, programme fit, and diversity. Two references are required, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews, which include a research presentation and a summary of a provided research article.

The studentship is funded by the EPSRC & BBSRC CDT, typically covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. Funding details and further information are available at the CDT admissions website and through optional online open events. The closing date for applications is 12th January 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the application form, attend open events, and prepare all required documents and references. This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in antimicrobial resistance, chemical biology, and drug development at a leading UK institution.

Funding details

The studentship is funded by the EPSRC & BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance at UCL. Funding details are discussed in open events and on the CDT admissions website. The studentship typically covers tuition fees and provides a stipend, but specific amounts are not mentioned in the provided content.

What's required

Applicants must hold a first or upper second-class honours degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant subject such as physics, chemistry, engineering, biology, mathematics, or related sciences. Two references are required. Candidates should demonstrate research experience, motivation for the CDT, evidence of independence, maturity, initiative, and ability to overcome setbacks. The application form will ask about degree subject and grade, institution, research/work experience, and motivation. Shortlisted candidates will prepare a presentation and a research summary for interviews.

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Professor of Chemical Biology

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Research Interests

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Polymer Physics

Chemical Biology

Peptide Chemistry

Supramolecular Chemistry