PhD in Antimicrobial Biomaterials for Polymicrobial Biofilms

Laplace Expert Ltd; Bath; Híbrido; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Bath invites applications for a SWBio DTP PhD project focusing on disrupting polymicrobial biofilms and antimicrobial resistance in catheter-associated infections. The role will involve in-vitro biofilm modeling, analysis of microbial communities, and assessment of antimicrobial biomaterials.

The project emphasizes evolution of resistance and community interactions, requiring strong microbiology and materials science expertise.

Formación

• PhD in microbiology or related field required.
• Experience with polymicrobial biofilms and antimicrobial biomaterials is essential.
• Familiarity with evolutionary microbiology and bacterial community analysis preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead in-vitro polymicrobial biofilm studies and evaluate antimicrobial biomaterials.
• Analyze microbial community dynamics and resistance evolution.
• Publish results and present findings at lab meetings and conferences.

Conocimientos

In-vitro polymicrobial biofilm models

Antimicrobial biomaterials

Bacterial community analysis

Evolutionary microbiology

Educación

PhD in microbiology or related field

Herramientas

PCR

Descripción del empleo

University of Bath invites applications for a SWBio DTP PhD project focusing on disrupting polymicrobial biofilms and antimicrobial resistance in catheter-associated infections. The role will involve in-vitro biofilm modeling, analysis of microbial communities, and assessment of antimicrobial biomaterials.

The project emphasizes evolution of resistance and community interactions, requiring strong microbiology and materials science expertise.