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PhD Studentship: Antibiotic Discovery in Streptomyces Bacteria University of East Anglia in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of East Anglia
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PhD studentship in antibiotic discovery at the University of East Anglia, delivered as part of the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership. This project addresses antimicrobial resistance by exploring how Streptomyces bacteria control the production of specialised metabolites, many of which are still “silent” under standard laboratory conditions.
The successful student will investigate a key regulator in Streptomyces venezuelae that appears to influence sporulation, spore germination, and activation of silent biosynthetic pathways. The project will identify the regulator’s gene targets and examine how overexpression affects specialised metabolism in environmental Streptomyces strains. Comparative metabolomics will be used to detect and prioritise new antibiotics and related natural products.
This is a 4-year PhD studentship. The advert states that the studentship includes tuition fees paid directly to the University, a stipend for living costs at the 2026/27 rate of £21,805, and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per year. The project is especially relevant to students interested in microbiology, microbial genetics, natural products, secondary metabolism, and antibiotic discovery.
Institution: University of East Anglia, United Kingdom. Application deadline: 30 November 2026. Applicants should apply online via the University of East Anglia postgraduate research application portal.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should be interested in microbiology, bacterial genetics, specialised metabolism, and antibiotic discovery. The project involves identifying gene targets in Streptomyces venezuelae and examining overexpression effects in environmental Streptomyces strains, including comparative metabolomics. No specific prior degree classification, language test, or other entry requirement is stated in the advert.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of East Anglia postgraduate research application portal. Prepare your application before the deadline and submit any required supporting documents through the portal. Use the application link provided in the advert.
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