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Biofilms within industrial healthcare, pharmaceutical and hospitality laundries: the impact on infection control, antibiotic resistance, wastewater and the environment.
Are you ready to make a global impact on healthcare, pharmaceutical, and hospitality hygiene? Join us for a unique PhD opportunity investigating biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance in industrial laundry systems, shaping future infection control and environmental safety.
The industrial laundry sector is undergoing rapid change, driven by environmental goals and increasing demand for microbiological safety. This PhD project will explore the formation of biofilms within industrial laundry systems and their impact on infection control, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), wastewater quality, and environmental sustainability.
The project is a collaboration between 台湾裸聊直播, the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), and the Textile Services Association, with direct support from industry leaders across the UK and internationally.
Key research aims include: investigating the extent of biofilm formation in laundry systems, identifying antibiotic and disinfectant-resistant bacteria in industrial laundry wash systems, assessing the environmental impact of laundry wastewater containing antibiotics and chemical residues, and exploring chemical, engineering, and system design solutions to control biofilms and reduce AMR. The research will be part of a larger body of work and is strategically linked with an industry-funded PhD.
The PhD includes unique placement and training opportunities where the successful candidate will gain industry exposure with placements across the UK and internationally. The candidate will also be a member of the NBIC CTP PhD programme which provides access to specialist laboratory and analytical training, as well as opportunities to develop entrepreneurial and public engagement skills.
You will be supported by an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary supervisory team with expertise in infection control, wastewater treatment, biofilm microbiology, and industrial chemistry.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated candidate with a background in microbiology, environmental science, chemistry, or a related discipline. Strong communication and analytical skills, and a desire to work across academic and industrial environments are essential.
This fully funded PhD studentship covers tuition fees and a stipend at the standard UKRI rate, with an anticipated start date of October 2025.
For enquiries, please contact Prof Katie Laird (katie.laird@dmu.ac.uk) or Dr Ray Allan (raymond.allan@dmu.ac.uk).
Join us and help shape the future of infection control and environmental sustainability in industrial laundry systems – locally, nationally, and internationally.
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