T Le

PhD opportunity at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, United Kingdom, in the laboratory of Prof. Tung Le within the Department of Molecular Microbiology. The project, titled “Breaking Code: Deciphering the Biology of the Selfless Virus-like Gene Transfer Agents” , focuses on horizontal gene transfer , gene transfer agents (GTAs) , bacterial domestication of viral elements, and the biology of DNA exchange in bacteria. The research is highly relevant to understanding how genetic information is disseminated and how antimicrobial resistance can spread. Training will include molecular microbiology , fluorescence microscopy , omics , protein-protein interaction studies , and structural biology . The project is suitable for students interested in molecular biology , molecular genetics , and structural biology , with a strong multidisciplinary and translational angle. This is a competition-funded, fully funded PhD studentship through the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (NRPDTP) for October 2027 entry . The programme includes a 4-year PhD and a three-month professional internship placement (PIPS) . Eligibility highlights include at least a UK equivalent Bachelors (Honours) 2:1 and an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category . Applications are welcomed from students across the biological sciences. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 2–4 February 2027 . Interested applicants should review the NRPDTP website for full eligibility and application guidance, and use the bespoke personal and research statement templates required for the application.