Project Description

This collaborative project will explore and develop novel methods for high throughput identification of antibiotic pathways in bacteria. The student will use a combination of molecular microbiology, synthetic biology and bioinformatics to develop novel approaches for transposon mutagenesis and identification of new antibacterial compounds from bacteria.

The student will work for 33 months in the state-of-the-art laboratories of the new [Employer hidden] with access to methods for next generation sequencing and world class biological research scientists. The wider team is a supportive group of microbiologists, bioinformaticians and sequencing experts and has close links to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and organisations across the Norwich Research Park.

A 3 month placement at the antibiotic discovery company Bactevo Ltd will provide the student with an opportunity to test the developed methods at a company with a range of specialist technologies for high throughput screening and evaluation of antimicrobial candidates.

Training and Placement

Students will benefit from collaborative training with the Norwich Research Park Doctoral Training Programme, as well as a breadth of training possibilities across UEA and Norwich Research Park partners.

Through collaboration with a non-academic partner, iCASE students will spend 3-18 months on a placement with the partner company. Through this placement, students gain access to training, facilities and expertise not available in an academic setting alone, significantly enhancing future employability.

Eligibility and Contact

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements as specified by MRC, as well as the entry requirements for UEA postgraduate research degrees.

Contact: Prof. John Wain (via enquiry form)

Funding Notes

Studentships are for 3.5 years and cover full tuition fees (Home & EU level), and student stipend of £14,777 (2018/9 UKRI stipend level) and research costs and are available to UK and EU students who meet the UK residency requirements as specified by UKRI. Students from EU countries who do not meet the UK residency requirements may be eligible for a fees-only award.

For funding eligibility guidance, please visit: https://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/studentships/studentship-guidance/student-eligibility-requirements/

How to Apply

Apply via the [Employer hidden] website