Dundee Glycan Metabolism and Human Gut Microbiota PhD — Didier Ndeh
University of Dundee
Four-year BBSRC-funded PhD at the University of Dundee studying how human gut microbes break down complex glycans. Open to home and international applicants; tuition, research and training costs, and a UKRI-rate stipend are covered. Apply by 16 November 2026.
Dr Didier Ndeh and Dr Varsha Singh will supervise research into the genetic and molecular basis of complex glycan metabolism in the human gut microbiota. The project combines bioinformatics, genetics, biochemistry and structural approaches. The studentship begins in September 2027 and runs for four years. Review the official project page for the full research outline and application instructions.
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Benefits
Four years of tuition fees, training and research costs, plus an annual stipend at the current UKRI rate (listed as £21,805 on the official page).
Eligibility summary
Home and international applicants are eligible. Applicants should hold an Honours degree or Master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
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