PhD Studentship: Green Seaweed Health Bioproducts

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fees paid

Stipend £21,805 p.a.

Research Training Support Grant £5,000

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a 4-year CASE PhD studentship with Biotechnica, focusing on profiling Ulva-derived metabolites and their effects on gut microbiota and host gene expression. The project combines metabolomics, bioinformatics and functional genomics, with an industrial placement to explore IP pathways.

You will train in molecular biology, gut microbiology, analytical chemistry, and scientific writing, presenting at conferences and publishing findings.

Qualifications

• Motivated, proactive and independent student with broad technique experience.
• Experience in relevant areas desirable.

Responsibilities

• Profile Ulva active metabolites using advanced metabolomics.
• Investigate effects on gut microbiota and host gene expression.
• Characterise gut microbes metabolising Ulva fibres and biotransformations.
• Collaborate with industry to explore IP and commercialisation.
• Present findings at conferences and publish research.

Skills

Motivated

Proactive

Independent

Research experience

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

Multiomics

Job description

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a 4-year CASE PhD studentship with Biotechnica, focusing on profiling Ulva-derived metabolites and their effects on gut microbiota and host gene expression. The project combines metabolomics, bioinformatics and functional genomics, with an industrial placement to explore IP pathways.

You will train in molecular biology, gut microbiology, analytical chemistry, and scientific writing, presenting at conferences and publishing findings.