Ultra-resolved metagenomics of complex communities (HILDEBRAND_Q22DTP)
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Ultra-resolved metagenomics of complex communities (HILDEBRAND_Q22DTP)
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] - Norwich, UK
Salary: £15,609pa (Stipend) | Type: Full-time (4 years) | Level: Entry-level (PhD)
About the Project
We are looking for a highly motivated and scientifically minded student, to work in a hybrid wet lab (60%) and bioinformatics (40%) project on cutting edge metagenomics. In the 4-year PhD project, the candidate will explore fungal and bacterial strains in the human gut, their evolution and persistence using metagenomics. We will be using the latest technologies to develop the experimental protocols as well as bioinformatic methods to unlock ultra-resolution metagenomics and improve species coverage. In the second part of the project, the candidate will analyse microbial transmission chains between human hosts, in a clinical as well as domestic setting.
The candidate will be supervised by Dr Hildebrand ([Employer hidden]), Prof Nieduszynski and Dr Leggett (both Earlham Institute) in Norwich. Both Institutes are part of the large, multinational Norwich Research Park (NRP), that hosts a vibrant and active research community adjacent to the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have (or be about to obtain) a First or Upper Second-class UK Honours degree, or equivalent. Applicants with a Lower Second-class degree will be considered if they also have a Master’s degree or significant research experience. English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each category.
Funding
This project is awarded with a 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP) PhD studentship, including tuition fees, stipend (£15,609pa), and a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000pa. Open to UK and international candidates.
How to Apply
Please apply via the [Employer hidden] student opportunities page. Applications close 22 November 2021.