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The Phage is a Media Partner for JAFRAL Phage Summit 2026

We’re pleased to support the JAFRAL Phage Summit 2026 (19–21 May, Ljubljana, Slovenia) as a media partner. The summit brings together clinicians, researchers, pharmacists, biotech leaders, regulators, and healthcare professionals to discuss clinical evidence, regulatory developments, compassionate use, and innovations shaping phage therapy.

If you’re planning to attend, you can use promo code THEPHAGEBLOG5 for 5% off registration (this does not apply to student registrations, as their fee is already significantly reduced). Poster submissions are currently open, and young researchers are encouraged to participate.

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Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

PhD Position in Phage Biology and Antimicrobial Research

Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences Poland PhD
Posted
April 30, 2026

The Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, invites applications for a full-time PhD position in the field of microbiology, bacteriophage biology, and antimicrobial research. This position is based in Warsaw. The project centers on Staphylococcus aureus, a major human pathogen responsible for infections ranging from mild skin conditions to severe diseases such […]

Queen Mary University of London

PhD in Host–Microbe Symbiosis and Phage Evolution at Queen Mary University

Queen Mary University of London United Kingdom PhD
Posted
April 29, 2026

Queen Mary University of London is inviting applications for a funded PhD studentship in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. This exciting doctoral project focuses on the evolution of host–microbe symbioses, exploring how horizontal gene transfer, bacteriophages, and mobile DNA shape ecological function in beneficial microbial communities. This PhD project investigates how symbiotic bacteria […]

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Life Scientist at The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Full-Time Research Opportunity

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Australia Research scientist
Posted
April 27, 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is hiring a Life Scientist to support advanced research on human immunity to respiratory viruses, including influenza and other viral infections. This position is based at the world-renowned The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and offers the opportunity to contribute to improving vaccine effectiveness and understanding immune responses to […]

Kisoji Biotechnology Inc.

Senior Research Associate – Phage Display at KisoJi Biotechnology, Toronto

Kisoji Biotechnology Inc. Canada Research associate
Posted
April 26, 2026

KisoJi Biotechnology is hiring a Senior Research Associate – Phage Display to join its growing antibody discovery team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals in phage display, antibody engineering, molecular biology, and biologics drug discovery. KisoJi Biotechnology is a therapeutic antibody company developing mono-specific and multi-specific antibody therapeutics using its proprietary […]

The University of Kansas Medical Center is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Zamora Lab within Internal Medicine. This role focuses on airway inflammation, respiratory pathogens, mucosal immunity, and bacteriophage-based therapies. The selected candidate will investigate how chronic and repeated airway inflammation alters immune responses to respiratory pathogens. The research has direct relevance to diseases […]

University college, London

Technician (Phage-Bead Mycobacteria Detection) at Royal Veterinary College

University of London, United Kingdom United Kingdom Laboratory technician
Posted
April 23, 2026

The Royal Veterinary College is hiring a Technician to support an exciting RVC-Industry collaboration focused on developing phage-bead technology for the detection of mycobacteria. Mycobacteria rapidly and accurately. The project will optimize and validate an existing system by assessing: Range of detectable pathogens, Limit of detection, Sensitivity, Specificity, commercial readiness. Key Responsibilities Qualifications & Skills […]

university of warwick ,school of life sciences

Senior Research Technician (Phage Research) at University of Warwick

University of Warwick United Kingdom Research assistant
Posted
April 22, 2026

The University of Warwick is hiring a Senior Research Technician for an exciting bacteriophage-bacteria-plant interaction project within the School of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will join Dr Mojgan Rabiey’s research group to study the complex interactions between bacteriophages, bacteria, and plants. The project aims to improve understanding of how phages can be used as […]

Antiverse
Posted
April 17, 2026

Antiverse is hiring an Antibody Discovery Scientist to join its innovative techbio team focused on transforming antibody drug development. This is an exciting opportunity for scientists with expertise in phage display, biologics discovery, GPCR assays, antibody engineering, and next-generation sequencing. Antiverse is a next-generation biotech company engineering the future of antibody therapeutics. The company focuses […]

Novo Nordisk, Beijing China

Open Rank Scientist (Phage Display) at Novo Nordisk, Beijing, China

Novo Nordisk, Beijing, China China Senior Scientist
Posted
April 17, 2026

Novo Nordisk is seeking a highly skilled scientist to join its Beijing research team and support the discovery of next-generation cardiometabolic therapies. The selected candidate will use expertise in phage display and related display technologies to engineer proteins and peptides, generate novel therapeutic compounds, and advance projects toward key research milestones. This role combines scientific […]

University of Manchester-UK

PhD Studentship in Enzyme Engineering for Sustainable Antifungal Solutions

Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester, UK UK PhD
Posted
April 15, 2026

The UniDLA Programme is offering fully funded PhD studentships for the 2026/27 academic year. This prestigious award covers tuition fees, stipend, and research support, providing an excellent opportunity for students to pursue advanced research in a supportive academic environment. This opportunity is exclusive to only UK Home students. This PhD project focuses on developing novel […]