A PhD position supervised by Dr. Helen Alexander at the Institute of
Ecology & Evolution, University of Edinburgh, is open for applications
(deadline: 7 January 2026). Expected start date is October 2026.

Project title: "Mathematically modelling the emergence of antibiotic
resistance in bacterial populations".

Candidates would ideally have a degree in math, physics, or another
discipline with substantial mathematical/computational training,
combined with motivation to answer biological questions as part of an
interdisciplinary research group.

Funding for a 4-year PhD is available on a competitive
basis through the Darwin Trust of Edinburgh scholarships
(https://biology.ed.ac.uk/darwintrust/phdstudenships/edinburgh).

Interested candidates should contact the supervisor in advance of applying
(helen.alexander@ed.ac.uk).

For further details on the project and instructions
on how to apply, please see the project listing at:
https://biology.ed.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate-research/apply-for-a-phd/findaphd

For more information about the research group, please visit:
https://biology.ed.ac.uk/alexander

Dr. Helen Alexander
Royal Society University Research Fellow
Institute of Ecology & Evolution
University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland,
with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th'
ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh
SC005336.

Helen Alexander <Helen.Alexander@ed.ac.uk>

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