Fully Funded PhD: CRISPR-Cas Antimicrobial Development

Laplace Expert Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Fully funded tuition

Job summary

University of Exeter offers a PhD studentship in CRISPR-Cas Antimicrobial Development based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The project targets CRISPR-Cas tools to combat antimicrobial resistance and sits within the Immunology and Microbiology disciplines.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a stipend of GBP 21,805 per year and full tuition coverage. Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background and the ability to conduct independent research within a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a strong relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent; consult the official advert for the exact threshold.

Responsibilities

• Develop CRISPR-Cas tools that target antimicrobial-resistance plasmids in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
• Conduct independent research and collaborate within the Immunology and Microbiology group to advance CRISPR-Cas antimicrobial strategies.

Skills

CRISPR-Cas

Microbiology

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Research communication

Independent research

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

University of Exeter offers a PhD studentship in CRISPR-Cas Antimicrobial Development based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The project targets CRISPR-Cas tools to combat antimicrobial resistance and sits within the Immunology and Microbiology disciplines.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a stipend of GBP 21,805 per year and full tuition coverage. Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background and the ability to conduct independent research within a collaborative setting.