Engage in a fully funded 3.5-year PhD program at the University of Manchester focused on how Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilizes nutrients, combining microbiology, biochemistry, and analytical research techniques.

This unique PhD position is available for home students, offering a tax-free stipend set at £21,805 for 2026/27 with tuition paid and increases expected annually. The project will investigate key nutrient transport mechanisms in this successful pathogen, contributing to vital advancements in therapeutic strategies against tuberculosis, which remains a leading global health threat.

Key Responsibilities:



• Execute research on nutrient utilization by Mycobacterium tuberculosis • Conduct experiments using microbiological and analytical methods • Evaluate biochemical pathways affecting pathogen biology • Collaborate across disciplines in a supportive research setting • Generate data for scholarly publication

Requirements: • At least a 2.1 UK honours degree • Preferred Master’s degree in relevant discipline • Robust passion for microbiology and biochemistry • Prior research experience in analytical techniques is a plus • Enthusiasm for addressing infectious diseases

Become a part of a pioneering research team to uncover new knowledge about tuberculosis at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Fully Funded PhD: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Study (Winnipeg)
🏢 Emerging Scholars Council
📍 Winnipeg