Hartpury University is pleased to offer this exciting project examining the relationship between the dietary additives as a control measure for Campylobacter in chickens. This is a collaborative project and will involve some time spent in the labs at another institution. The rationale for this project is to understand the impacts that dietary additives have on the growth of Campylobacter in vitro and using cell culture the impact of these additives on the gut barrier. It has been shown that dietary additives can reduce the number of Campylobacter present in the chicken gut in vivo but the mode of action of these is unclear. Whether it’s the additives themselves or the increase or decrease of another bacterial species in the gut which impacts on Campylobacter. You will conduct research to determine the effect of dietary additives on the growth of Campylobacter spp. and using cell culture what protective effect they have on gut barrier integrity. This position would suit a driven individual, willing to travel for data collection, with a passion for microbiology.
For more information and for an initial discussion please contact:
Dr Lisa Williams lisa.williams2@hartpury.ac.uk
This is an opportunity to become part of postgraduate community, with world leading facilities and undertaking impactful research. The University of the West of England is the awarding body for this degree.
Studentships comprise of tuition fees and research project allocation
PhD Studentship Selection Criteria:
- Please demonstrate the following criteria in your CV and/or covering letter:
- Essential undergraduate degree or MSc in a field relating to the project.
- Essential quantitative data analysis skills in Excel.
- Desirable skill/experience of working with others in a research setting and/or industry experience.
- Ability/willingness to travel for data collection.
Candidates should also be aware of the following:
- You hold at least a 2:1 or a master’s qualification from a UK university or a degree of comparable standing from a university outside the UK.
- The candidate’s degree relevant to the studentship should demonstrate their potential for practice-led research or alternative evidence of research aptitude.
- Applicants whose first language is not English require a recognised English language qualification.
- The minimum entry requirement is GCSE English at grade C or above or IELTS score 7.0 or TOEFL score 600 (or demonstrable equivalent).
Applying for a PhD studentship
To apply for a PhD studentship you must send the following documents to RKE.Administrator@hartpury.ac.uk:
- A curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages).
- Copies of academic transcripts.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the studentship.
- Your undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation or another relevant piece of research you have completed or contributed to.
- If English is not your first language, certification of English language qualification.
Applications closes on 11 June 2025, at midnight.
Interviews will take place on 7 July 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Fees paid only
