PhD: Viral Gene Transfer Agents and Bacterial Resistance Evolution

Laplace Apply; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship

YBDTP funding

Job summary

University of York invites applications for a PhD project focused on viral gene transfer agents and bacterial resistance evolution in York. The project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants.

It combines evolutionary and molecular microbiology with genomic analyses to explore gene flow, adaptation and microbial fitness, using experimental evolution, microbial genetics, bioinformatics and imaging where

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and strong background in microbiology or genetics.
• Experience with experimental evolution and genomic analyses is desirable.
• Adaptability to interdisciplinary collaboration within a doctoral training programme.

Skills

experimental evolution

microbial genetics

bioinformatics

structural biology

imaging

Education

PhD level

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Imaging software

Job description

PhD: Viral Gene Transfer Agents and Bacterial Resistance Evolution

University of York

United Kingdom

2027-01-06 (date only; cutoff time not explicitly verified)

About This Opportunity

University of York offers phd: viral gene transfer agents and bacterial resistance evolution in York. The specific focus is the project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated viral gene-transfer agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants.

The project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated viral gene-transfer agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants. It combines evolutionary and molecular microbiology with genomic analyses to understand gene flow, adaptation and microbial fitness. The advertised activities and techniques include experimental evolution, microbial genetics, bioinformatics, structural biology and imaging where appropriate.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit microbiologists and evolutionary geneticists interested in phage-mediated horizontal gene transfer.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: UK visa-requiring applicants are not eligible for this York YBDTP place; competitive selection across partner projects.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects experimental evolution, microbial genetics, bioinformatics, structural biology and imaging where appropriate. Its distinguishing purpose is the project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated viral gene-transfer agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.

experimental evolution microbial genetics bioinformatics structural biology and imaging where appropriate

Level PhD

Start Date Sep 20, 2027

Duration 4 years

Programme Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP)

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Scholarship

Funding Type Scholarship

Requirements

Education

Experience

Technical Skills experimental evolution microbial genetics bioinformatics structural biology and imaging where appropriate

General Skills

Languages

Students requiring a UK student visa are not eligible for this University of York YBDTP project.