PhD Studentship: Redox Chemistries in Microorganisms

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a prestigious university for a PhD studentship focused on redox chemistries in microorganisms. This innovative project aims to develop novel biotechnologies to combat antibiotic-resistant infections and generate clean energy. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team, gaining invaluable technical experience in chemical biology and biophysical methods. With a supportive environment that champions equality and diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of biotechnology.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a UK upper second-class Master's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in surface chemistry and synthesis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a team to manipulate redox chemistries in microorganisms.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams with chemists, biologists, and engineers.

Skills

Surface Chemistry

NMR Spectroscopy

Good Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Master's Degree in Physics

Tools

Microscopy

Bioelectrochemistry

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PhD Studentship: Redox Chemistries in Microorganisms, Cambridge

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Client:

University of Cambridge

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.05.2025

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Job Description:

A 3.5 year PhD studentship is available to join Dr Jenny Zhang's team at the Department of Chemistry on a project aimed at elucidating and manipulating the redox chemistries occuring in the extracellular space of microorganisms to enable novel biotechnologies that fight against antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections or for generating clean energy.

The student will employ a number of chemical biology and biophysical approaches (including (bio)electrochemistry, microscopy, NMR spectrocopy) to probe into the extracellular space, and simple synthetic chemistries (both molecular and sol-gel based) to manipulate it. The student will also be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams; they may work closely with chemists, biologists, physicists and engineers to deliver final proof-of-concept systems.

Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) at least the equivalent of a UK upper second-class Master's degree in chemistry, physics or other relevant field. Experience in surface chemistry, synthesis, NMR and good communication skills are desirable. The candidate will gain a wide range of technical experience relevant to biotechnology development, as well as personal development and leadership skills.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.