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PhD opportunities: Pharmacology

Compare 4 doctoral research opportunities connected with Pharmacology, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Pharmacology

Sweet disposition: combatting bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance with designer proteins that target biofilm matrix carbohydrates

Cardiff University

About the Project Microorganisms grow as biofilms on surfaces, from teeth to surgical implants or even the lining of the lungs. Biofilms are dense cell aggregates embedded in a complex matrix of molecules that surrounds and protect the cells. Critically, this matrix confers resistance to antimicrobial treatments with both chemical (e.g. antibiotics) and physical (e.g.

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 21 October 2026
Funding: Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Pharmacology

Computational and Functional Comprehensive Analysis of Natural Variants of GPCRs towards a personalized medicine approach

Queen’s University Belfast

About the Project This project investigates the impact of natural genetic variations on a specific G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), focusing on its structure, function, and drug interactions. The goal is to contribute to personalized medicine approaches. The project begins with comprehensive data collection, compiling natural GPCR variants from pharmacogenomics databases and literature.

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Pharmacology

Medication Burden and Physical Function in Older Adults

University of Bath

About the Project We have developed and clinically validated a novel machine learning–based anticholinergic burden scale (ML-ACB) that integrates detailed pharmacological properties, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), blood–brain barrier penetration, and receptor affinity. This innovative approach moves beyond traditional expert-derived anticholinergic scales by providing data-driven weighting of drug effects.

Location: Bath, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Pharmacology

PhD Opportunities in Pharmacoepidemiology & Ageing Research

University of Bath

About the Project About the Project We are inviting applications from highly motivated candidates for self-funded PhD positions examining the impact of anticholinergic medications on mobility, functional decline, and multimorbidity in ageing populations. With rapidly ageing societies, understanding how commonly prescribed medicines influence physical function, cognition, and health outcomes is critical.

Location: Bath, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only