PhD Studentship: Mechanochromophore Force Sensors in Biology

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 exploring mechanochromophore sensors to measure tensile forces in live tissue. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary project bridging chemistry and biology.

Applicants should hold or be about to obtain a minimum upper second-class honours degree in Chemistry, with desirable experience in synthetic organic chemistry. Funding covers stipend (£21,805) plus £1,000 enhancement per year and a training grant.

Qualifications

• Minimum upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry.
• Research experience in synthetic organic chemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test novel mechanochromophore sensors for cellular/tissue level measurements.
• Collaborate with the De Bo and Amer groups on mechanochemistry and related cell biology assays.
• Learn and apply confocal microscopy and force-mensing techniques in live tissue contexts.

Education

Minimum upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in Chemistry

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 4-year PhD studentship exploring mechanochromophore sensors to measure tensile forces in live tissue. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary project bridging chemistry and biology.

Applicants should hold or be about to obtain a minimum upper second-class honours degree in Chemistry, with desirable experience in synthetic organic chemistry. Funding covers stipend (£21,805) plus £1,000 enhancement per year and a training grant.