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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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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 […]

university of florida

Postdoctoral Associate in Phage Defense & RNA Biology Research

University of Florida United States Post-Doc
Posted
April 15, 2026

The Nemudryi Lab is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Associates to work on innovative research projects in phage biology and RNA repair/editing mechanisms. This role is ideal for early-career scientists aiming to build independent research careers in a collaborative and multidisciplinary lab environment. The lab combines genetic, molecular, biochemical, and computational approaches. Research Areas 1. Molecular […]

cranfield university

Research Assistant in Engineering Biology at Cranfield University

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY, United Kingdom United Kingdom Research assistant
Posted
April 13, 2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Assistant in Engineering Biology at Cranfield University. This role focuses on developing innovative biosensing technologies to detect PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in water samples. PFAS are persistent environmental pollutants associated with serious health and ecological risks. Traditional detection methods such as […]

Lund University

Project Assistant in Phage–Bacteria Interactions, Lund University, Sweden

University of Lund, Sweden Sweden Research assistant
Posted
April 13, 2026

A highly exciting opportunity is now open at Lund University for a Project Assistant to work on cutting-edge research exploring phage–bacteria dynamics in soil ecosystems. This role is based in the research group led by Vasili Hauryliuk at the Department of Experimental Medical Science, focusing on uncovering the molecular mechanisms behind bacterial defence systems against […]

Orion_pharma

Scientist in Phage Display & Antibody Engineering

Orion Pharma UK Research scientist
Posted
April 11, 2026

Orion Pharma is expanding its global biologics capabilities with the establishment of a cutting-edge R&D Centre in Cambridge, UK. As part of this strategic growth, it is seeking a highly motivated Scientist in Phage Display and Antibody Engineering to play a key role in advancing next-generation biologics. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to […]

cedent
Posted
April 11, 2026

Cedent, a biotech company leveraging advanced machine learning and large-scale biological approaches to accelerate antibody discovery is recruiting for a Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist to support its antibody screening and display efforts. The role contributes to a multidisciplinary team focused on improving therapeutic antibody identification through high-throughput experimental and analytical workflows. The selected candidate will […]

Structure Based Design (SBD), a biotech company

Postdoctoral and Research Scientist Position at Structure Based Design (SBD)

Structure Based Design (SBD) USA Research scientist
Posted
April 11, 2026

Structure Based Design (SBD), a biotech company advancing drug discovery through structure-guided approaches, is seeking a Postdoctoral/Scientist to join its protein research team. About the RoleThis role involves generating and optimizing recombinant proteins to support structural studies, particularly for analyzing interactions with drug candidates and fragment libraries. Key Responsibilities:• Plan and perform cloning strategies for […]