PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship (MRC NW-DMS) - Antibiotic Use in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 · 15 days left

Institution: The University of Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Life sciences and medicine
Type: PhD position
Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 · 15 days left

About this position

Hidradenitis suppurativa, one of dermatology’s most painful conditions, affects around one in 130 UK residents, causing recurrent boils, abscesses and scarring in the armpits, groin and under the breasts. Oral antibiotics are a mainstay of treatment, often taken for months or years, but their impact on future antibiotic effectiveness is unknown. This PhD will answer that question using electronic health records. You will work with the Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum, linked to hospital admission and mortality data. You will: map how antibiotics are prescribed for hidradenitis suppura

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Deadlines and how to apply

Applications close on 27 Nov 2026 (15 days from today). Apply on the official page; PhD Atlas does not collect applications.

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Official call: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTO445/phd-studentship-mrc-nw-dms-antibiotic-use-in-hidradenitis-suppurativa

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