Natalio Krasnogor

Newcastle University’s School of Computing is advertising a PhD studentship in engineering biology, enzyme engineering, sustainability, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, AI, and laboratory automation . The project is part of the NERC-funded EngBio4Env initiative and focuses on discovering and improving PET-degrading enzymes to support a more circular plastics economy . The work appears to be highly interdisciplinary, bringing together expertise across computing and biological sciences. Eligibility highlights: applicants should have an MSc in Chemistry, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, or a similar field . The post is aimed at students interested in research at the interface of biology, engineering, and sustainability. Funding: the post is described as a studentship funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) . No stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional financial details are stated in the post. How to apply: use the application link in the post to open the full advert and application instructions. Check the linked Newcastle University funding page if you need more context on postgraduate funding. Apply through the official route provided by the university. Institution: Newcastle University, School of Computing.