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PhD Studentship: Preclinical Vaccine Development Against Infections by Escherichia Coli: A Comprehensive One Health approach

University of Surrey

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Guildford
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: Stipend for 2023-24 is £18,622
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 28th September 2023
Closes: 13th October 2023
Reference: PGR-2324-007

A 3.5 -year fully-funded PhD studentship, including international fee, is offered to explore the use of cutting-edge technologies and novel vaccine platforms for the development of vaccines against E. coli. Infections caused by E. coli in humans and animals result in significant morbidity and mortality. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is making infections more difficult to treat. The high variability of isolates, virulence factors and pathogenic presentations of infections by E. coli poses a significant challenge for the development of cost-effective vaccines. In this project, the student will leverage recent technologies and synergies between the veterinary and human vaccinology fields to identify relevant antigen targets, create tools to support vaccine development and ultimately create and evaluate novel vaccine candidates against E. coli infections. 

Supervisors: Professor Christine Rollier, Dr Jai Mehat, Professor Roberto La Ragione

Entry requirements 

Open to any UK or international candidates. Starting in January 2024. 

You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme. 

Experience in vaccinology, vaccine immunology and bacteriology is desirable. 

How to apply 

Applications should be submitted via the Biosciences and Medicine PhD programme page, mentioning this project AND emailed to Prof Rollier at c.rollier@surrey.ac.uk by the deadline. In your application, please mention this studentship. Instead of a project proposal, upload a covering letter, indicating why you have applied and what you hope to achieve by undertaking this PhD. Your CV should include your course modules and marks (including predicted grade if you are in your final year). 

Funding 

Covers fees and stipend (the stipend for 2023-24 is £18,622) for 3.5 years and £18,000 (£6,000/year for 3 years) towards project costs. This studentship is partially supported by philanthropic funding. 

Application deadline 

Friday 13 October 2023 

Enquiries 

Contact Prof Christine Rollier (c.rollier@surrey.ac.uk).

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