EASTBIO PhD: Evolutionary Ecology of Bacterial Plasmids
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Genetics / Genomics, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
EASTBIO PhD:
Evolutionary Ecology of Bacterial Plasmids
University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Apply by 16 Nov 2026
About This OpportunityUniversity of Aberdeen offers eastbio phd: evolutionary ecology of bacterial plasmids in Aberdeen. The specific focus is this computational project asks which functions plasmids carry relative to host chromosomes, and how plasmid size, prevalence, host phylogeny and ecological niche affect those functions.
This computational project asks which functions plasmids carry relative to host chromosomes, and how plasmid size, prevalence, host phylogeny and ecological niche affect those functions. Analyses will distinguish multi-species plasmids from species-specific plasmids and test trait distribution across environments. The advertised activities and techniques include prokaryotic genome assembly and annotation, pan-genomics, phylogenetic statistics, bioinformatics, Python/R/Linux desirable.
Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For:Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit microbiology, evolutionary biology and computational genomics applicants with interest in mobile genetic elements.
Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable:EASTBIO award is competitive; coding experience desirable rather than essential; one-project limit and international funding exclusions apply.
Overall Opportunity Assessment:The advertised work connects prokaryotic genome assembly and annotation, pan-genomics, phylogenetic statistics, bioinformatics, Python/R/Linux desirable. Its distinguishing purpose is this computational project asks which functions plasmids carry relative to host chromosomes, and how plasmid size, prevalence, host phylogeny and ecological niche affect those functions. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.
prokaryotic genome assembly and annotation pan-genomics phylogenetic statistics bioinformatics Python/R/Linux desirable
LevelPhD
Duration4 years
ProgrammeEASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Organization TypeUniversity
Funding & CompensationAmount Scholarship
Funding Type Scholarship
Requirements EducationAt least a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; 2:2 may be considered with distinction/commendation at master’s level.
ExperienceTechnical Skills prokaryotic genome assembly and annotation pan-genomics phylogenetic statistics bioinformatics Python/R/Linux desirable
General Skills LanguagesUKRI/EASTBIO funding requirements apply; international entrants are subject to a 30% cap and must fund visa and health surcharge costs.
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