About the Project
PLEASE BE AWARE: Applications for this project may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore recommend that you contact the lead supervisor prior to applying and submit your formal application as early as possible.
Overview of the Research:
Urban water contains a complex mixture of human biomarkers, as well as exogenous stressors such as hazardous chemicals and pathogens. The rationale of Water-Based Epidemiology (WBE) is to use the urban water cycle to track infectious disease prevalence and to provide early warning for chemical exposure. WBE has thus the potential to revolutionise healthcare and environmental sectors by providing cost-effective community-wide public and environmental health diagnostics.
New analytical tools are needed for informed, evidence based regulatory frameworks for public and environmental health protection, and the Centre has invested in multi-reflective time-of-flight technology to be utilised in the project. This studentship will develop new mass spectrometry-based water-omics approaches for tracking exposure indicators (pathogens and/or hazardous chemicals), markers of biological responses (inflammation, epigenetic, protein markers), or intervention indicators (e.g. pharmaceuticals). The focus on either biological and/or chemical indicators will be decided in early stages of the programme.
The student will receive training in a range of modern analytical techniques and data handling approaches. In addition, he/she will join an interdisciplinary team at CBWE with critical research expertise in the area and excellent research infrastructure. Experience of academic/government/industrial research (e.g. potential secondment), interdisciplinary and international working and development of legislation and water, public health policy, will provide an exciting opportunity for further professional development.
This studentship is one of several currently advertised within CWBE.
Join our recently funded Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection. Become part of an exciting journey developing future early warning systems for environmental and public health protection.
Candidate Requirements:
Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, a First Class or high Upper Second Class UK Honours degree (or the equivalent) in a relevant subject. A master’s level qualification would also be advantageous.
Non-UK applicants must meet the programme’s English language requirement by the application deadline.
Enquiries and Applications:
Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Prof Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern B.Kasprzyk-Hordern@bath.ac.uk
Formal applications should be submitted via the University of Bath’s online application form for a PhD in Chemistry prior to the closing date of this advert.
IMPORTANT:
When completing the application form:
1. In the Funding your studies section, select ‘University of Bath URSA’ as the studentship for which you are applying.
2. In the Your PhD project section, quote the project title of this project and the name of the lead supervisor in the appropriate boxes.
Failure to complete these two steps will cause delays in processing your application and may cause you to miss the deadline.
More information about applying for a PhD at Bath may be found on our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We value a diverse research environment and aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
If you have circumstances that you feel we should be aware of that have affected your educational attainment, then please feel free to tell us about it in your application form. The best way to do this is a short paragraph at the end of your personal statement
Funding Notes
Candidates may be considered for a University of Bath studentship tenable for 3.5 years. Funding covers tuition fees, a stipend (£19,237 p/a in 2024/5) and access to a training support budget.
