The University of Liverpool is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on advancing the understanding of infectious intestinal diseases (IID) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across community and healthcare settings in the United Kingdom. This interdisciplinary research project will investigate the causes, transmission pathways, and spatio-temporal distribution of IID and AMR using advanced epidemiological, statistical, and computational modelling approaches.

The successful candidate will work with large-scale surveillance, clinical, microbiological, and environmental datasets to identify disease patterns, quantify risk factors, and evaluate the interactions between healthcare systems and community transmission. The research aims to generate evidence that supports public health policy, disease surveillance, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship strategies.

The project provides an opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and public health partners while receiving comprehensive doctoral training in infectious disease epidemiology, data science, spatial statistics, and health analytics. The successful applicant will become part of a multidisciplinary research environment with opportunities to publish in high-impact journals, present research findings at national and international conferences, and contribute to projects with real-world public health impact.

The studentship is offered on a full-time basis and includes research training, academic supervision, and access to world-class research facilities and collaborative networks.

[Eligibility Criteria]

• A first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Suitable academic backgrounds may include epidemiology, public health, statistics, mathematics, data science, computer science, microbiology, biology, health sciences, or another closely related quantitative discipline.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical ability and an interest in infectious disease research and epidemiological modelling.
• Applicants must satisfy the University of Liverpool’s PhD admission requirements, including any applicable English language requirements.

[Required expertise/skills]

• Knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, or public health.
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills.
• Experience with programming or statistical software such as R, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• Interest in spatial and spatio-temporal modelling, disease surveillance, and antimicrobial resistance research.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and communicate research findings effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.

[Salary details – if available]
Fully funded PhD studentship. Funding includes tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend in accordance with the studentship terms. Additional research training and support funding may also be available.

[Application Deadline – if available]
Please refer to the official application page for the current closing date and any updates to the recruitment timeline.

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