Fully Funded PhD: Mechanochromophore Sensors in Cells

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 4-year PhD studentship focusing on mechanochemical sensors in biological tissue. Open to Home and international applicants, the project includes UKRI stipend at £21,805 per year plus £1,000 enhancement and a training grant up to £20,000 for the full duration of the programme.

Research will explore how tensile forces influence cellular processes, develop mechanochromophore sensors, and test them in cellular models.

Responsibilities

• Study mechanochromophore sensors in biological contexts.
• Train through-research model under established groups in mechanochemistry and organic/polymer chemistry.
• Demonstrate mechanochromophore performance using human cells as models.

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 4-year PhD studentship focusing on mechanochemical sensors in biological tissue. Open to Home and international applicants, the project includes UKRI stipend at £21,805 per year plus £1,000 enhancement and a training grant up to £20,000 for the full duration of the programme.

Research will explore how tensile forces influence cellular processes, develop mechanochromophore sensors, and test them in cellular models.