BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership studentship (Industrial biotechnology and bioeconomy) (SCI1807)

Four year PhDs available in the research area Industrial Biotechnology & the Bioeconomy – Starting October 2018

The University of Nottingham, one of the world’s best universities, distinguished for its commitment to world-class research has collaborated with Rothamsted Research (RRes) and a number of partners organisations to deliver an integrated four-year Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). This programme provides PhD students with an excellent training in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences. 

Approximately 50 projects are available to pick from across a range of topics and will be supervised by academic staff from multiple disciplines, including Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biosciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Science, and Engineering.

Project areas include:

Biocatalysis and enzyme engineering for the synthesis of high-value chemicals.Solving problems with product toxicity in microbial fermentations.Sustainable bio-based manufacturing processes.Synthetic biology approaches to manufacture chemicals and biofuels.Stem cell biology and tissue engineering.Sensory science, brewing science/fermentation.

View all Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy projects at: projects on offer for 2018/19.

About the Doctoral Training Partnership

The Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary PhD training programme for an annual cohort of around 50 students. 

In the first six months you will gain valuable lab based experience by undertaking a series of 3 mini-projects. During this time you will also be provided with training that underpins Industrial Biotechnology & the Bioeconomy research. At the end of the first six months, you will choose a PhD project that develops from one or more of your mini-projects. Details are available for some of the projects on offer for 2018/19. 

One of the highlights of this scheme is that it includes a 3 month placement. This means you will get the opportunity to select a placement from our fantastic portfolio of national and international organisations to enhance your employability. 

Requirements 

Applications are invited from students with backgrounds in Bioscience, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical/Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Maths or related disciplines who have/expect to graduate with a first/upper-second UK Batchelor honours degree, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK. Students with an appropriate Master’s degree are particularly encouraged to apply.

Funding Details

Funding is available for four years from late September 2018. A full award covers fees plus an annual stipend. This is set by the Research Councils and is £14,553 for 2017.

Please note that scholarships will be awarded on the following basis:
Eligibility for full funding (fees and stipend) is restricted to Home and eligible EU students.

There are a limited number of places available covering both fees and stipend for EU Nationals who have not previously been ordinarily resident in the UK for three years.

International students are NOT eligible to apply.

How to apply

Applicants should go to https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/how-to-apply-to-the-dtp.aspxto download the application and reference forms and submit via our online application form. This form requires you to upload: the completed application form; a CV and a transcript of module marks achieved at the time of submission.

Application forms, CVs and Transcripts should be named in the following format: SURNAME_initial_DTP_IBB_application and SURNAME_initial_DTP_IBB_cv

For example: SMITH_A_DTP_IBB_application.doc.

All application should be submitted online by the deadline: Friday 30th March. 

References should be submitted by the referees via the referee online submission form by the deadline: Friday 30th March, 12:00 noon.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR REFEREES ARE AWARE OF THE DEADLINE AS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DATE. 

Enquiries should be sent to:  bbdtp@nottingham.ac.uk 

Please quote ref: BBSRC DTP IBB 

Closing date: FRIDAY 30 MARCH, 12:00 NOON. 

Closing Date: 30 Mar 2018
Category: Studentships