Prof K Sloman, Dr P Tatner
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
The University of the West of Scotland and the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition are offering a Ph.D. studentship to investigate the effect of environmental stress and diet on colour and health in ornamental fish species. Given that many manufactured fish diets aim to enhance ornamental fish colour, it is important to the industry to understand the interactions between stress, diet and colour in ornamental fishes. Furthermore, the majority of natural carotenoids used to enhance colouration in fish also act as antioxidants. Therefore potential health benefits may be provided to the fish as a result of dietary ingestion. This Ph.D. will combine biological and chemical techniques with the aim of promoting the welfare of fish kept in home aquaria. This post offers an excellent opportunity to carry out applied research in collaboration with an industrial partner.
Funding Notes
UWS is an inspiring, vibrant place to study with a growing research community; an important aspect of which is its outstanding and committed research students.
Successful candidates will receive a £13, 863 annual stipend payable for three years and payment of tuition fees (current value £3900).
This studentship is open to Home/EU candidates with a first degree in a relevant discipline. Non-EU students can apply, but will not receive the stipend and will be required to pay fees.
The deadline date for applications is 15th February 2015. Candidates must be available to commence their studies in April 2015.
References
How to apply:
Research Degree Applications should be completed online at http://www.uws.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-study/
Please quote project reference and title and upload supporting documents (academic certificates and identification).
Applicants are required to include a 500 word proposal stating methodology and referencing to current literature/information resoources.
Applications without all relevant documents will not be considered.
Should you have any queries please email PGR@uws.ac.uk
The deadline date for applications is 15th February 2015.
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