Fully Funded PhD: Enzyme Design for Real-World PET Recycling

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD

Job summary

University of Birmingham invites applications for a fully-funded 3.5-year Engineering Biology PhD Studentship in Prof. John McGeehan's group within the School of Biosciences.

The project focuses on design and engineering of enzymes for plastic recycling, with hands-on training in protein expression, enzymology, and robotic assay development. The studentship includes collaboration with Rhea's Factory (USA), offering real-world impact and access to pilot-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in protein biochemistry.
• Experience in enzyme design or protein engineering is advantageous.
• MPhil, MSc or equivalent research experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and engineering of enzymes for plastic recycling.
• Engage in robotic assay development and protein expression/characterisation.
• Collaborate with industrial partner and co-supervisors on project milestones.

Skills

Protein biochemistry

Molecular biology

Enzyme design

Education

MPhil, MSc or equivalent research experience

Job description

University of Birmingham invites applications for a fully-funded 3.5-year Engineering Biology PhD Studentship in Prof. John McGeehan's group within the School of Biosciences.

The project focuses on design and engineering of enzymes for plastic recycling, with hands-on training in protein expression, enzymology, and robotic assay development. The studentship includes collaboration with Rhea's Factory (USA), offering real-world impact and access to pilot-scale facilities.