PhD: Cross-Species Innate Immunity to Zoonotic Viruses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded studentship

Home Fees covered

Job summary

University of Cambridge is offering a fully funded four-year PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology, starting October 2027, to study comparative innate immune sensing of zoonotic viruses. The project compares PRR pathways across host species using molecular virology and immunology techniques to understand pathogen sensing and cross-species transmission.

Applicants should hold or expect UK upper 2.1 honours or higher in a relevant subject, and must meet Home Fees criteria by the time of

Qualifications

• UK upper 2.1 or higher in a relevant subject.
• All applicants must meet Home Fees eligibility at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comparative innate immune sensing studies across species.
• Apply molecular virology and immunology techniques to investigate PRR signalling.
• Prepare reports and contribute to publications and dissemination of findings.

Education

Upper 2:1 honours or higher

Job description

University of Cambridge is offering a fully funded four-year PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology, starting October 2027, to study comparative innate immune sensing of zoonotic viruses. The project compares PRR pathways across host species using molecular virology and immunology techniques to understand pathogen sensing and cross-species transmission.

Applicants should hold or expect UK upper 2.1 honours or higher in a relevant subject, and must meet Home Fees criteria by the time of