GW4 BioMed3 PhD on Nitazene Opioid Pharmacology and Harm
University of Bath · Department of Life Sciences
United Kingdom
21 October 2026
About This Opportunity
The University of Bath is offering a GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP PhD project on the pharmacology and risks of nitazene synthetic opioids. The programme deadline date is 21 October 2026.
The project investigates nitazene drugs as high-potency synthetic opioids and examines mechanisms that contribute to their acute and long-term harms. It combines receptor pharmacology and electrophysiology with computational and behavioural approaches to characterise potency, signalling and toxicity.
Pharmacology and toxicity of nitazene synthetic opioids GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP
Level PhD
Time Commitment Flexible
Programme GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme
Field Nitazene Opioid Pharmacology
Specialization Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount GBP 21,805 / Per Year
Funding Type Stipend
Period Per Year
Requirements
Education
Experience
Technical Skills Receptor pharmacology Electrophysiology In vitro pharmacology Computational modelling Behavioural pharmacology
General Skills
Languages
The project is open to eligible UK and international applicants under GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP rules. Funding is allocated competitively through the programme selection process.
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