EASTBIO PhD: Theranostic Antibodies against Fusarium
University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Apply by 16 Nov 2026
About This Opportunity
University of Aberdeen offers eastbio phd: theranostic antibodies against fusarium in Aberdeen. The specific focus is the research aims to develop antibodies recognising fusarium fungal cell-surface antigens, with both rapid diagnostic and potential therapeutic applications.
The research aims to develop antibodies recognising Fusarium fungal cell-surface antigens, with both rapid diagnostic and potential therapeutic applications. The candidate will investigate fungal determinants, generate and assess monoclonal antibodies, and test immune-mediated fungal clearance using organ-on-chip and cell assays. The advertised activities and techniques include medical mycology, antibody engineering, immunology, proteomics, opsonophagocytosis assays, organ-on-chip.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit candidates from microbiology, immunology, molecular biology or biomedical science with interest in fungal disease.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: EASTBIO competitive funding; specialist wet-lab work; international students must fund visa-related costs themselves.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects medical mycology, antibody engineering, immunology, proteomics, opsonophagocytosis assays, organ-on-chip. Its distinguishing purpose is the research aims to develop antibodies recognising Fusarium fungal cell-surface antigens, with both rapid diagnostic and potential therapeutic applications. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.
medical mycology antibody engineering immunology proteomics opsonophagocytosis assays organ-on-chip
Level
PhD
Duration
4 years
Programme
EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Organization Type
University
Funding & Compensation
Amount Scholarship
Funding Type Scholarship
Requirements
Education
At least a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; 2:2 may be considered with distinction/commendation at master's level.
Experience
Technical Skills medical mycology antibody engineering immunology proteomics opsonophagocytosis assays organ-on-chip
UKRI/EASTBIO funding requirements apply; international entrants are subject to a 30% cap and must fund visa and health surcharge costs.
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