人畜共患病毒比较先天免疫感应博士研究员
PhD Studentship: Comparative innate immune sensing of zoonotic viruses
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- 研究内容
- 本项目将研究宿主物种间模式识别受体（PRR）信号传导的差异如何影响病毒感染、适应和人畜共患病的暴发，比较不同宿主物种的PRR途径和下游免疫反应，以确定病原体感应、信号强度和免疫调节的变化如何塑造病毒/宿主相互作用的结果。
- 申请条件
- 申请人应持有（或预计获得）相关专业本科荣誉学位或硕士学位，相当于英国二级甲等（Upper 2.1）或更高水平；申请人必须符合英国本土学费（Home fees）资格，并在面试前满足学校的英语语言要求。
- 待遇
- 提供为期4年（从2027年10月起）的全面资助，涵盖按当前研究委员会标准的学生生活津贴（stipend）以及英国本土大学学费（Home University Fees）。
- 申请方式
- 所有申请均须通过剑桥大学申请门户网站（Applicant Portal）在线提交针对病理学博士（BLPA22）的申请，申请时需注明参考编号 PK51376，截止日期为2026年12月2日。
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岗位信息
- 截止
- （Europe/London） 剩 49 天
- 学科
- 免疫与微生物学
- 合同类型
- 奖学金
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- 原帖导师候选（待核验）
- Brian Ferguson
- 来源
- University of Cambridge 博士奖学金与 Studentships · 最近核对 2026-10-14
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判定依据（原文摘录）
- 这是一项博士培养机会
PhD Studentship: Comparative innate immune sensing of zoonotic viruses
- 明确的学费和生活补助资助类型
Funding will cover the student's stipend at the current Research Council rate and Home University Fees.
- 学位要求
Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK upper 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject.
原文
Project title: Comparative innate immune sensing of zoonotic viruses - Professor Brian Ferguson
Why do some viruses cause severe disease after they cross into a new species, while others don't? This project will investigate how differences in pattern recognition receptor (PRR) signalling between host species influence virus infection, adaptation and zoonotic emergence. We will compare PRR pathways and downstream immune responses across different host species to determine how variation in pathogen sensing, signalling strength and immune regulation shapes the outcomes of virus/host interactions. Using molecular virology, immunology and comparative approaches, the research will identify conserved and species-specific mechanisms that determine the outcome of cross-species infection. Understanding how PRR signalling establishes or restricts host range could provide new insights into predicting and preventing the emergence of novel viral pathogens.
The Department of Pathology has an excellent reputation in pure biological and biomedical research and is offering fully funded* studentships from October 2027 to work with one of the Research Group Leaders in this large and vibrant Department.
All applications should be made online via the University's Applicant Portal for a PhD in Pathology (BLPA22). A completed application must be submitted by the closing date below. An application is only complete when all supporting documents, including the 2 academic references, are submitted.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their referees submit their references before the closing date of the studentship.
The studentships are available to students who qualify for UK HOME FEES ONLY Please check for eligibility details using this website: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status
Funding will cover the student's stipend at the current Research Council rate and Home University Fees.
The studentship will be funded for 4 years from October 2027. Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK upper 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject. The studentship is open to those eligible for the Home rate of University fees. Additionally, the Department requires that by the time of interview all potential students must have fulfilled the language requirements for admission. (http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blpapdpth/requirements)
Please also explain your motivation why you wish to pursue a PhD in this area, outline your research interests and background, and describe the qualities and experience you will bring to the role.
Applications from ineligible candidates will not be considered.
Further information about the course can be found here.
Closing date: 2nd December 2026
Please quote reference PK51376 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.