PhD Studentship: Engineering protein nanocages for biotechnology applications

Overview

This full-time PhD studentship focuses on engineering bacterial and human ferritins as nanocage platforms for biotechnology applications. Based in the Le Brun lab within the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of East Anglia, the multi-disciplinary project utilizes engineering biology approaches to encapsulate small molecules, peptides, and proteins. Research methods involve protein purification, bioanalytical techniques, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and microscopy. The start date for the position is 1 October 2027.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold at least a UK equivalence Bachelors Honours 2:1 degree. Candidates must also meet the English Language requirements, which correspond to the Faculty of Science equivalent of an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6 in each category.

What you get

The 4-year Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership PhD DTP studentship provides payment of tuition fees directly to the university and a stipend for living expenses at the 2026/27 rate of £21,805 per annum. Additionally, a Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per annum is awarded for each year of the studentship.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-30, and the program starts on 1 October 2027.