MPhil Project: Bioprospecting of novel marine terpenoids from marine coastal biological resources

Humanity relies upon innovation in nature to solve societal challenges. Anticancer and antiviral drugs are just some examples of the natural products we have discovered that have saved countless lives. Yet, just as nature is dominated by microorganisms we cannot grow in the lab, nature’s chemical diversity is also largely undiscovered. Advances in modern analytical tools and in computing are changing that situation. In this project, genomic tools will be used to discover the natural product potential of microbial biofilms from intertidal coastal environments. The project is part of the ProspecTER project, funded part by Research Ireland as part of the Frontiers for the Future programme.

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Student requirements

2.1 Hons BSc in a relevant subject. The ideal student will have biology background with experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics and/or marine biology.

Funding Agency: Research Ireland Student Stipend per annum: € 25000 Materials & Travel Budget per annum: € 16,800 Fees covered by the funding per annum: € 5500 Duration of Funding: 24 months

Deadline to submit an application: 21/3/2025

If you are interested in submitting an application for this project, please complete an Expression of Interest. forms.office.com/e/0hCcrv2Gkp