Doctoral College

An exciting opportunity in the development and testing of a novel, aerial-based crop sampling system is available to a highly motivated and academically-driven individual as part of a programme of study for a Masters by Research (MRes). You will be guided by academics in developing and field testing prototype systems for the autonomous collection of crop samples via an unmanned aerial vehicle (i.e., drone). This will produce the ability to rapidly identify and quantify pathogens in infected plant material, giving critical information to farmers and biosecurity officials needed to combat infectious crops and better protect food supplies. The key challenges will include the development of an autonomous sample collection mechanism, along with the integration and testing on a flying platform demonstrator. Therefore, we are seeking candidates with skills in mechatronics and embedded systems design.

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Integrated DNA Purifier for Airborne Environmental DNA Collection

This PhD is an exciting opportunity to participate in the next breakthrough in biodetection technology toward providing in-field methods for agnostic detection of environmental DNA by investigating the next technological development in integrated, automated environmental DNA extraction. This PhD is being hosted within the Centre for Biodetection Research and the new Research England-funded Future Biodetection Technology Hub. You will join a vibrant research community, collaborating with some of the leading researchers in aerosol science, and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment within the new SPECTRA building where you will based.

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Exploring Hydrogel-Based Bioaerosol Sensing

This PhD is an exciting opportunity to expand our understanding of how hydrogel materials can be employed in biosensing applications, specifically for use in identifying bioaerosols. This PhD is being hosted within the Centre for Biodetection Research and the new Research England-funded Future Biodetection Technology Hub. You will join a vibrant research community, collaborating with some of the leading researchers in aerosol science, and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment within the new SPECTRA building where you will based.

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PhD Studentship: Liquid-Borne Microparticle Detection and Characterisation Using Optical Techniques

This PhD is an exciting opportunity to participate in the next breakthrough in biodetection technology, by working toward providing a method for detection and characterisation of microparticles in liquid phase.  By investigating the next technological development in optical techniques for particle shape and fluorescence detection, we aim to identify bio-active agents and microplastics. This PhD is being hosted within the Centre for Research in Biodetection Technologies and the new Research England-funded Future Biodetection Technology Hub. You will join a vibrant research community, collaborating with some of the leading researchers in aerosol science, and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment within the newly opened SPECTRA building where you will based.

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This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a fully funded 1-year Master’s by Research project, in collaboration between the University of Hertfordshire and Precision Plants. This project aims to develop advanced genome editing techniques for Cannabis sativa using CRISPR-Cas9 and Agrobacterium infection. The focus is on creating THC-free cannabis cultivars by optimising genetic engineering strategies to modify cannabinoid biosynthesis, with the ultimate goal of producing cannabis varieties suitable for therapeutic use.

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This studentship will examine the severity of outcomes between medical disciplinary hearings in the UK and USA, respectively, and examine how disciplinary tribunals across these jurisdictions compare in their approach to resolving matters of professional discipline among healthcare practitioners.

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As a PhD researcher specialising in Intelligent Cognitive Technologies for dynamic and flexible communication networks, you will play a pivotal role in advancing communication technologies. This position offers an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the design, simulation, and implementation of intelligent cognitive technologies for various scenarios of 6G/B6G and its applications. Additionally, you will apply these innovations to program hardware, leveraging the experimental resources available in the Cognitive Networks Lab.

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