We are aiming to recruit a PhD student to start in October 2025 on the proposed project "Modelling stochastic emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations".

The PhD will be based in the research group of Helen Alexander in the School of Biological Sciences, with good links to the local mathematical biology community. The ideal candidate would have (or be completing) a first degree in Mathematics, Physics, or another scientific discipline with strong mathematical and computational skills, and a keen interest in answering biological questions. Funding opportunities are available for both UK and international students, with application deadlines between early to mid-January.

For a full project description and further information on how to apply, please see: https://biology.ed.ac.uk/alexander/join