PhD Studentship: (Meta)genomics of bacteria and antimicrobial resistance from different food production systems (MATHER_Q22DTP2)
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PhD Studentship: (Meta)genomics of bacteria and antimicrobial resistance from different food production systems (MATHER_Q22DTP2)
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] - Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UQ, United Kingdom
Stipend: £15,609pa (2021/22 UKRI rate) | Contract Length: 4 years | Applications Close: 14 February 2022
About the Project
During the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of organic foods had the biggest year-on-year increase in 15 years. This studentship will further understanding of the microbial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden in both conventional and non-conventional food production systems. The multidisciplinary project will utilise comprehensive microbiological and (meta)genomic approaches. The project includes both wet lab and dry lab components, including study design, culture-based microbiology and both short-read and long-read genome and metagenome sequencing. You will benefit from existing links with policymakers, including the Food Standards Agency, and from the experience of generating and communicating data for public health action.
You will join an interdisciplinary team at [Employer hidden], which provides a stimulating and supportive environment for research on bacterial genomics, microbiology, and the microbiome, and you will also work with collaborators at the Royal Veterinary College and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. This project is a Joint-Studentship with the Food Standards Agency.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have obtained (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 relevant experience. English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each category.
Funding
NRPDTP studentships are funded by UKRI BBSRC and NRPDTP Partners for 4 years. Includes tuition fees paid to UEA, a stipend of £15,609pa (2021/22 rate), and a Research Training Support Grant (£5,000 per annum). More information on eligibility and funding is available at the NRPDTP website.
How to Apply
Visit the NRPDTP website: https://biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/metagenomics-of-bacteria-and-antimicrobial-resistance-from-different-food-production-systems/. Applications close 14 February 2022. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 15 March 2022.
Contact
For inquiries, contact [contact hidden] or call +44 (0)1603 255000.