PhD Studentship on Temperature and Antimicrobial Resistance Evolution

The University of Exeter invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD studentship as part of the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme. The project investigates how rising temperatures shape selection for antimicrobial resistance across different strains and species of Klebsiella. The successful candidate will combine eco-evolutionary theory, laboratory experiments, and genomic sequencing to develop predictive models of resistance. This studentship provides comprehensive financial support, research training, and an opportunity to contribute to global efforts in combating antimicrobial resistance.

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments investigating bacterial selection under varying temperature conditions
• Perform genomic sequencing and bioinformatic analysis on bacterial strains
• Develop and validate mathematical or computational models predicting shifts in antibiotic resistance
• Integrate eco-evolutionary theory with empirical microbiological data
• Collaborate with researchers across the GW4 BioMed3 partnership and present findings at academic venues