PhD: Viral Gene Transfer & Bacterial Resistance Evolution

Laplace Expert Ltd; 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

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