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to “trick” resistant strains into becoming drug-sensitive. This interdisciplinary research combines synthetic biology, molecular biology, and biochemical engineering to pioneer sustainable, non
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/population genetics (van Dorp Lab) • Environmental microbiology, phage biology and metagenomics (Santini Lab) Both labs promote open research culture and have a strong track record of PhD supervision
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, with collaboration across synthetic biology, computational biology, and microbiology. The student will work within a dynamic, interdisciplinary team with access to state-of-the-art facilities and
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Student Development The successful applicant will gain expertise in: Biophysical imaging (AFM, microscopy) Microbiology and molecular biology RNA sequencing and data analysis Interdisciplinary collaboration
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techniques Microbiology and molecular biology Enzymology and antimicrobial screening Training will take place across three state-of-the-art laboratories, with opportunities for collaboration, publication, and
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Develop an active learning-driven platform for compound selection and optimisation Integrate robotic sample preparation, automated data acquisition, and computational analysis Advance five existing
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of computational biology and infectious disease. The student will benefit from joint supervision, regular group meetings, and collaboration with the Chandran Lab in New York. The project is supported by cutting-edge
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disinfectants. With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the rise, there is an urgent need for non-antibiotic strategies to prevent and control biofilm formation on medical devices. This PhD project proposes a novel
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interactions. Both labs foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and have a strong record of PhD supervision. Desirable Prior Experience Experimental biophysics and soft matter, optical microscopy
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PhD Studentship: Nanopore Technology for Rapid and Accurate Measurement of Antibiotic Concentrations
environments. Training and Student Development: The student will gain hands-on experience in: Molecular biology and aptamer engineering Nanopore fabrication and single-molecule sensing Data acquisition and