This industrial collaborative (iCASE) PhD Project is offered via the BBSRC London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Programme (LIDo DTP), and it will provide the student with a unique opportunity to pursue innovative interdisciplinary research projects in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities.
This PhD project will apply a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the interplay between gut microbiota, farm environments, and zoonotic pathogen risk in pigs.
Objectives:
- Characterise the gut microbiomes of high and low performing pigs in relation to health status and susceptibility to zoonotic colonisation.
- Assess how environmental parameters (e.g. hygiene, housing, temperature) influence pig health and pathogen susceptibility.
- Apply integrative multi-omics (metagenomics and metabolomics), alongside animal and farm metadata, to investigate Aims 1 and 2.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineDecember 10, 2025
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorLondon Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme (LIDO)
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
Full Funding
Requirements
- Applicants should have or shortly expect to obtain a first or high upper second-class undergraduate degree from a UK university, or an equivalent standard from an overseas university, or a Masters degree in a relevant subject. Strong experimental and analytical skills, in addition to creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and the ability to work in a team are essential. Prior research experience is desirable.
- All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programme.
- This studentship is open to Home students. International applicants with equivalent qualifications may be considered, subject to funding availability.
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Application Deadline
December 10, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme (LIDO) on www.lido-dtp.ac.uk to apply
- To apply, please visit the LIDo’s Apply website at https://www.lido-dtp.ac.uk/apply and follow the steps outlined on that page.
- Students can apply directly to the named iCASE project advertised on the LIDo website. iCASE applicants will have two interviews, the first will be with a neutral LIDo panel and, if successful at that stage, a second interview with the iCASE supervisors will take place shortly after.
For more details, visit LIDO Scholarship webpage
