PhD studentship in Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution at University of Exeter

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Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a PhD studentship in Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution, based in Exeter, United Kingdom. This fully funded position focuses on how antibiotics reshape phage–bacteria interactions, resistance evolution, and cell-to-cell variation within Immunology and Microbiology.

The scholarship covers a stipend of GBP 21,805 per year, with tuition fully covered. Candidates should hold or expect an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and possess strong

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a strong relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Technical skills in Bacteriology, Phage biology, evolution experiments and microbial genomics.
• Excellent research communication, independent work and teamwork skills.

Skills

Bacteriology

Phage biology

Evolution experiments

Microbial genomics

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

PhD studentship in Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution at University of Exeter

University of Exeter

Apply by 21 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

University of Exeter is offering a PhD studentship in Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution in Exeter, United Kingdom. The opportunity is relevant to Immunology and Microbiology and focuses on the research, training, or professional activities described in the official vacancy.

This PhD studentship at University of Exeter focuses on Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution. Examine how antibiotics reshape phage–bacteria interactions, resistance evolution and cell-to-cell variation. The opportunity is based in Exeter, United Kingdom and sits within Immunology and Microbiology.

Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution Immunology and Microbiology

Level PhD

Attendance On-site

Time Commitment Full-time

Reference Code DSX322

Field Antibiotic–Phage Bacterial Evolution

Specialization Immunology and Microbiology

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount GBP 21,805 / Per Year

Funding Type Stipend

Funding Status Fully Funded

Period Per Year

Tuition Coverage Fully Covered

Stipend Yes

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a strong relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent; consult the official advert for the exact threshold.

Experience

Technical Skills Bacteriology Phage biology Evolution experiments Microbial genomics

General Skills Research communication Independent research Teamwork