PhD Studentship: Redox Chemistries in Microorganisms
1 month ago
A 3.5 year PhD studentship is available to join Dr Jenny Zhang's team at the Department of Chemistry on a project aimed at elucidating and manipulating the redox chemistries occuring in the extracellular space of microorganisms to enable novel biotechnologies that fight against antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections or for generating clean energy.
The student will employ a number of chemical biology and biophysical approaches (including (bio)electrochemistry, microscopy, NMR spectrocopy) to probe into the extracellular space, and simple synthetic chemistries (both molecular and sol-gel based) to manipulate it. The student will also be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams; they may work closely with chemists, biologists, physicists and engineers to deliver final proof-of-concept systems.
Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) at least the equivalent of a UK upper second-class Master's degree in chemistry, physics or other relevant field. Experience in surface chemistry, synthesis, NMR and good communication skills are desirable. The candidate will gain a wide range of technical experience relevant to biotechnology development, as well as personal development and leadership skills.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeAbout the ProjectA 3.5-year PhD studentship is available to work with Dr Jenny Zhang's team at the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. The project aims to elucidate and manipulate the redox chemistries occurring in the extracellular space of microorganisms to enable novel biotechnologies.Key ResponsibilitiesEmploy chemical biology and...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeProject OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the University of Cambridge, Department of Chemistry, to work on a project focused on elucidating and manipulating the redox chemistries occurring in the extracellular space of microorganisms. This research aims to enable novel biotechnologies that combat...
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