EPSRC and Swansea Ph.D. Scholarship: This scholarship offers full UK tuition fee coverage, an annual stipend, and additional research expenses for a Ph.D. research project focusing on engineering glycosystems to combat bacterial infections.
Fully Funded EPSRC and Swansea Ph.D. Scholarship: Patchy Sweet Bullets Against Bacteria (RS687)
Designation: Ph.D. Research Scholar
Research Area: Polymer and Glyco Chemistry, Biomaterials, Antimicrobials
Location: Swansea University, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a UK bachelor’s degree with Upper Second Class honors in Chemistry or related subject OR overseas equivalent with equivalent grades OR a master’s degree with overall ‘Merit’ in Chemistry or related field.
- Meet English Language proficiency requirements.
- Open to applicants eligible to pay UK tuition fees.
Job Description:
- Work on engineering heterogeneous glycosystems targeting various bacterial populations with high selectivity.
- Employ an interdisciplinary approach combining polymer and glycochemistry.
- Characterize materials using SEM, AFM, and TEM.
- Assess efficacy against different bacterial strains.
- Receive training from an expert supervisory team in chemistry, natural products, and microbiology.
How to Apply:
- Complete online application selecting the preferred start date (January, April, or July 2025).
- Select ‘RS687 – Patchy sweet bullets’ as the scholarship funding source.
- Ensure accurate application details for consideration.
- Submit required documents including CV, transcripts, cover letter, references, English language proof, etc.
- Complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form.
- Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Sumati Bhatia (sumati.bhatia@swansea.ac.uk).
Last Date for Apply: November 11, 2024
