Step into the future of Engineering Biology with a PhD that puts you at the centre of designing and manufacturing next-generation virus-like particles (VLPs) for RNA and DNA delivery. These biological particles are key to the medicines and biotechnologies of tomorrow — and your project will help transform how they’re made.

Working at the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Strathclyde, you'll develop a continuous microfluidic process that creates these particles with nanoscale accuracy and precision, speed and sustainability in mind. You will be involved in the design and characterisation of VLPs as well as in the testing of their ability to package and deliver genes of interest into human cells. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge capabilities such as AI, high throughput measurements and automated biofoundry, and will join a vibrant, supportive research community, gaining experience with cutting-edge equipment, emerging measurement technologies, and real-world applications spanning healthcare, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves science, innovation, and problem-solving and wants to help shape the future of biomanufacturing. You don’t need to know everything already — just bring curiosity, ambition and a passion for learning.

This studentship is open to applicants who meet UKRI’s home‑fee eligibility criteria, which generally includes UK-domiciled applicants and those with the appropriate residency status.

If you're ready to work on something meaningful, challenging and genuinely future‑shaping, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the project, what experience you bring, and when you can start to: Yvonne.perrie@strath.ac.uk. You can include an academic transcript if you have one, but it's not essential at this stage.

Step into the future of Engineering Biology with a PhD that puts you at the centre of designing and manufacturing next-generation virus-like particles (VLPs) for RNA and DNA delivery. These biological particles are key to the medicines and biotechnologies of tomorrow — and your project will help transform how they’re made.

Working at the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Strathclyde, you'll develop a continuous microfluidic process that creates these particles with nanoscale accuracy and precision, speed and sustainability in mind. You will be involved in the design and characterisation of VLPs as well as in the testing of their ability to package and deliver genes of interest into human cells. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge capabilities such as AI, high throughput measurements and automated biofoundry, and will join a vibrant, supportive research community, gaining experience with cutting-edge equipment, emerging measurement technologies, and real-world applications spanning healthcare, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves science, innovation, and problem-solving and wants to help shape the future of biomanufacturing. You don’t need to know everything already — just bring curiosity, ambition and a passion for learning.

This studentship is open to applicants who meet UKRI’s home‑fee eligibility criteria, which generally includes UK-domiciled applicants and those with the appropriate residency status.

If you're ready to work on something meaningful, challenging and genuinely future‑shaping, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the project, what experience you bring, and when you can start to: Yvonne.perrie@strath.ac.uk. You can include an academic transcript if you have one, but it's not essential at this stage.