SWBio DTP PhD: Disrupting Polymicrobial Biofilms and Antibiotic Resistance

Laplace Apply; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bath invites applications for a SWBio DTP PhD project focusing on disrupting polymicrobial biofilms and antimicrobial resistance in catheter-associated infections. The role will involve in-vitro biofilm modeling, analysis of microbial communities, and assessment of antimicrobial biomaterials.

The project emphasizes evolution of resistance and community interactions, requiring strong microbiology and materials science expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology or related field required.
• Experience with polymicrobial biofilms and antimicrobial biomaterials is essential.
• Familiarity with evolutionary microbiology and bacterial community analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-vitro polymicrobial biofilm studies and evaluate antimicrobial biomaterials.
• Analyze microbial community dynamics and resistance evolution.
• Publish results and present findings at lab meetings and conferences.

Skills

In-vitro polymicrobial biofilm models

Antimicrobial biomaterials

Bacterial community analysis

Evolutionary microbiology

Education

PhD in microbiology or related field

Tools

PCR

Job description

SWBio DTP PhD: Disrupting Polymicrobial Biofilms and Antibiotic Resistance

University of Bath

United Kingdom

2026-12-02 (date only; cutoff time not explicitly verified)

About This Opportunity

University of Bath offers swbio dtp phd: disrupting polymicrobial biofilms and antibiotic resistance in Bath. The specific focus is the bath-led swbio project studies how biomaterials containing organic acids affect mixed-species catheter-associated biofilms and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance.

The Bath-led SWBio project studies how biomaterials containing organic acids affect mixed-species catheter-associated biofilms and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. A polymicrobial in-vitro urinary-tract model will test changes in community assembly, interactions and antimicrobial susceptibility. The advertised activities and techniques include in-vitro polymicrobial biofilm models, antimicrobial biomaterials, bacterial community analysis, evolutionary microbiology.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit microbiology and biomaterials applicants interested in catheter-associated infection and resistance evolution.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: SWBio DTP projects compete for funded studentships; award allocation is not guaranteed by the listing.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects in-vitro polymicrobial biofilm models, antimicrobial biomaterials, bacterial community analysis, evolutionary microbiology. Its distinguishing purpose is the Bath-led SWBio project studies how biomaterials containing organic acids affect mixed-species catheter-associated biofilms and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.

Level PhD

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Scholarship

Funding Type Scholarship

Requirements

Education

Experience

Technical Skills

• in-vitro polymicrobial biofilm models
• antimicrobial biomaterials
• bacterial community analysis
• evolutionary microbiology