PhD in Microfluidics & Microbial Ecology Modelling

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. Open to Home (UK) and international applicants, it offers an annual stipend at the UKRI minimum rate plus £1,000 enhancement, and a research training grant of up to £20,000 for the full programme.

The project investigates how menopause and hormonal changes influence urinary microbiology using mathematical modelling, microfluidic lab-on-a-chip experiments, and genomics. Start is anticipated in September 2027.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a minimum upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in applied mathematics, physics, engineering or biology.
• Research experience in mathematical modelling and/or biology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply mathematical modelling and experimental approaches to study urinary tract biology.
• Perform microfluidic lab-on-a-chip experiments with cells and collect data.
• Utilise bioinformatics and genomics analyses to understand microbial interactions.
• Collaborate across disciplines and communicate findings to team members.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research communication

Education

Upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in applied mathematics, physics, engineering or biology

Tools

Lab-on-a-chip

Genomics data analysis

Computational modelling

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 4-year PhD studentship. Open to Home (UK) and international applicants, it offers an annual stipend at the UKRI minimum rate plus £1,000 enhancement, and a research training grant of up to £20,000 for the full programme.

The project investigates how menopause and hormonal changes influence urinary microbiology using mathematical modelling, microfluidic lab-on-a-chip experiments, and genomics. Start is anticipated in September 2027.