Paratyphoid Mary? Salmonella Paratyphi A transmission and characterisation of carrier states (LANGRIDGE_Q22MMB)

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Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Science & Research
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Microbiology Bioinformatics Sequencing Metabolic pathway analysis Phylogenomics Transmission tracing Metabolic phenotyping Computational analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Paratyphoid Mary? Salmonella Paratyphi A transmission and characterisation of carrier states (LANGRIDGE_Q22MMB)

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] | Location: Norwich, UK | Salary: MRC stipend | Type: Contract (4 years)

Job Description

A PhD studentship (MRC-funded) to investigate the carrier state and transmission of Salmonella Paratyphi A using genomic and metabolic approaches. The student will gain laboratory skills (sequencing, metabolic phenotyping) and computational skills (metabolic pathway analysis, phylogenomics, transmission tracing). The project is based at the [Employer hidden] on the Norwich Research Park, with time spent at UKHSA.

For informal enquiries, contact [contact hidden]. More info on eligibility and application at the UEA Partnerships in doctoral training page.

Entry Requirements

  • At least UK equivalence Bachelors (Honours) 2:1 or UK equivalence Master’s degree.
  • English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each category.

Funding

  • 4-year MRC stipend
  • Full tuition fees paid directly to the University
  • Research and training costs

How to Apply

Applications close 17 January 2022. Interviews for shortlisted candidates on 15/16 February 2022. Apply via the UEA course page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/.../2022

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