Summary
The University of East Anglia, in collaboration with the John Innes Centre, is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship. This research project, titled “From Defence to Antibiotic production: Uncovering New Roles for NLR Signalling in Multicellular Bacteria,” aims to explore the functional diversity of Nucleotide-binding and oligomerisation domain-like receptors (NLRs) in Streptomyces, focusing on their roles in multicellular development and antibiotic biosynthesis.
Designation
PhD Studentship (Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership)
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of East Anglia (John Innes Centre) |
| Location | Norwich, UK |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded (UK, EU, and International) |
| Stipend | £21,805 per annum + £5,000 RTSG |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Start Date | 1 October 2027 |
| Closing Date | 30 November 2026 |
Research Area
The project sits at the intersection of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Molecular Microbiology & Genetics, and Protein Biochemistry. It focuses on the “NLRome” of Streptomyces to redefine the understanding of ancient signalling proteins and their potential to trigger the production of new bioactive molecules.
Location
The research will be based at the John Innes Centre, located within the Norwich Research Park in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Academic Requirement: At least a UK equivalence Bachelors (Honours) 2:1.
- English Language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each category (for international applicants).
- Nationality: Open to UK, EU, and International students.
Scholarship Description
This studentship is part of the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Successful candidates will receive:
- Payment of full tuition fees directly to the University.
- A tax-free stipend to cover living expenses (£21,805 for the 2026/27 rate).
- A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £5,000 per year.
- Interdisciplinary training in genome mining, structural modelling (AlphaFold), genetic engineering, and metabolomics.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Prof Susan Schlimpert via email at susan.schlimpert@jic.ac.uk. Formal applications should be submitted through the University of East Anglia’s application portal before the specified deadline.
Last Date for Apply
The deadline for applications is 30th November 2026.
Apply Link
For more information and to apply, please visit the official job listing: Apply Here
