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Jody Mason

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SWBio DTP PhD Studentship in Mammalian Synthetic Biology and Transcription Factor Peptide Regulators University of Bath in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Chemistry

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Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship through the SWBio DTP, starting in September 2026. The programme states there are up to two studentships available.

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Expired

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University of Bath

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Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Protein Engineering

About this position

SWBio DTP is recruiting for a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship starting in September 2026 at the University of Bath.

The project is titled Unlocking Transcription Factors: Building a Mammalian Platform to Discover Peptide Regulators and is focused on mammalian synthetic biology, transcription factors, peptide libraries, intracellular selection, cell engineering, and protein engineering. The work will combine cell engineering, peptide-library screening, and biochemical characterisation.

The main supervisor is Professor Jody Mason (University of Bath), with links to Revolver Therapeutics and collaborators at the University of Bristol including Professor Matthew Crump.

The programme notes that there are up to two studentships available. Some projects may involve fieldwork or time away from the host institution for collaboration or placement activities.

Deadline: Friday 24 July 2026, 23:59 BST.

How to apply: Use the application link provided and follow the SWBio DTP instructions. For project enquiries, contact the listed supervisor.

Funding details

Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship through the SWBio DTP, starting in September 2026. The programme states there are up to two studentships available.

What's required

Applicants should be suitable candidates for a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship. The project is focused on mammalian synthetic biology, transcription factors, peptide-library screening, intracellular selection, cell engineering, and biochemical characterisation. The post does not specify detailed academic prerequisites, but candidates should be interested in protein engineering and related experimental biology.

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