PhD: Viral Gene Transfer Agents and Bacterial Resistance Evolution
University of York
United Kingdom
2027-01-06 (date only; cutoff time not explicitly verified)
About This Opportunity
University of York offers phd: viral gene transfer agents and bacterial resistance evolution in York. The specific focus is the project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated viral gene-transfer agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants.
The project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated viral gene-transfer agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants. It combines evolutionary and molecular microbiology with genomic analyses to understand gene flow, adaptation and microbial fitness. The advertised activities and techniques include experimental evolution, microbial genetics, bioinformatics, structural biology and imaging where appropriate.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit microbiologists and evolutionary geneticists interested in phage-mediated horizontal gene transfer.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: UK visa-requiring applicants are not eligible for this York YBDTP place; competitive selection across partner projects.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects experimental evolution, microbial genetics, bioinformatics, structural biology and imaging where appropriate. Its distinguishing purpose is the project studies how bacteriophages and domesticated viral gene-transfer agents move genetic material among bacteria, including antibiotic-resistance determinants. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.
experimental evolution microbial genetics bioinformatics structural biology and imaging where appropriate
Level PhD
Start Date Sep 20, 2027
Duration 4 years
Programme Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP)
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount Scholarship
Funding Type Scholarship
Requirements
Education
Experience
Technical Skills experimental evolution microbial genetics bioinformatics structural biology and imaging where appropriate
General Skills
Languages
Students requiring a UK student visa are not eligible for this University of York YBDTP project.
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