PhD Studentship: Rapid Diagnostics for Antimicrobial Resistance

Supervisory Team: Hywel Morgan, Dan Spencer and Franklin Nobrega (Biological Sciences)

PhD Supervisor: Hywel Morgan

Project description:

Antimicrobial resistance is predicted to become a primary cause of death by 2050, and novel approaches to diagnostics are urgently required.  This PhD project will develop a rapid electrical technology that can determine whether a bacterial infection is resistant or not to a particular antibiotic.  The research is highly interdisciplinary and will merge disciplines of electronics, microbiology and biophysics to further our understanding of how and why the electrical properties of bacteria change after exposure to different drugs and how this can be used in diagnostics.  You will be expected to have a good degree in engineering (preferably electronics), with a knowledge of micro technologies and an interest in biophysics and the development of new diagnostic system.

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact:

Prof Hywel Morgan, Digital Health and Biomedical Engineering Research Group,

Email: hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.

Funding

This PhD opportunity is for 4 years and will be fully funded for all UK and EU students.

How To Apply

Apply online, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Select programme type (Research), 2024/25, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD Elect & Elect Eng (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor Hywel Morgan

Applications should include:

• Research Proposal
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two reference letters
• Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact: feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk

The School of Electronics & computer Science is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. 

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