Funded PhD Position

MRC GW4 BioMed3 PhD: Predicting Zoonotic Potential of Bacteria via LLMs and Comparative Genomics

University of Exeter (Penryn Campus) · United Kingdom

Deadline

October 21, 2026· 23 days left

Degree Level

PhD

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

On-site

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Overview

Four-year MRC-funded project using large language models combined with comparative bacterial genomics to predict the zoonotic spillover risk of emerging pathogens.

Eligibility

UK, EU and international students eligible; part of the MRC GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme (18 awards across the partnership).

Nationality: Open to UK, EU and international students

Funding & Benefits

GBP 21,805/year stipend (2026/27 rate) plus UK/Home tuition fees and up to GBP 5,000/year research training support.

Stipend/Salary: GBP 21,805/year (GBP)

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