Biocatalysis PhD: Sustainable Nucleoside Triphosphates

RFCSR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition coverage

Tax-free stipend

4-year program

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD Studentship in Bioprocess: Harnessing Biocatalysis Toward Next-Generation Nucleoside Triphosphates. Based in Manchester, UK, the project focuses on enzymatic pathways for nucleoside triphosphate production, employing biocatalytic strategies and modern bioprocess engineering.

Eligibility includes a first-class honours or equivalent, with strength in chemistry/biochemistry/engineering.

Qualifications

• This studentship expects a strong academic record in chemistry-related disciplines.
• The candidate should demonstrate interest in enzymology, molecular biology, and sustainable bioprocessing.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise enzymatic pathways for nucleoside triphosphate production.
• Conduct molecular biology, enzymology, and fermentation experiments.
• Participate in process optimisation and analytical chemistry within a collaborative team.

Skills

Enzyme assays

Recombinant protein expression

Purification methods

Chromatography

Analytical chemistry

Bioprocess development

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

First-class honours degree (or 2:1) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology

Tools

Chromatography instrumentation

Spectrophotometry

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD Studentship in Bioprocess: Harnessing Biocatalysis Toward Next-Generation Nucleoside Triphosphates. Based in Manchester, UK, the project focuses on enzymatic pathways for nucleoside triphosphate production, employing biocatalytic strategies and modern bioprocess engineering.

Eligibility includes a first-class honours or equivalent, with strength in chemistry/biochemistry/engineering.