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Multiple drivers of change on avian species in estuarine systems: energy, pollution and sea-level rise

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit: https://ecowild.site.hw.ac.uk/. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hill, Dr L Wright, Dr E Masden, Dr T Szewczyk, Dr A McCluskie

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Enhancing Insight into Variations in Virulence Among Avian influenza Viruses Infecting Poultry

The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London

This studentship is open to science graduates with, or who anticipate obtaining, at least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant biological subject in their undergraduate degree, or a Masters degree - subject to university regulations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Iqbal, Prof J Daly

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of sensitive and analytically robust biosensor chips for respiratory virus detection

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemistry

This Medical Research Scotland Sponsored PhD Studentship is focused on the intersection between electrochemical biosensors, chemical biology and virology and features both academic (Prof Corrigan and Prof Burley) and industrial supervision (National Measurement Laboratory - NML). Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Corrigan, Prof G Burley

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Evolution of eggshell surface structure and physiology

Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences

Avian eggshells exhibit some of the most diverse and fascinating arrays of complex biological variability within the animal kingdom. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Portugal, Dr RF Felice, Dr J Bowen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: The oncogenic mechanism and potential of the emergent retrovirus ALV-K in global poultry

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr Andrew Mason. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Background. Avian Leukosis Viruses (ALV) are oncogenic retroviruses which cause blood cancers in chickens, impacting commercial productivity and animal welfare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Mason

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Unlocking the secrets of nature's colour palette with machine learning

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The natural world contains an awe-inspiring variety of colouration across plant and animal species, but the causes of this diversity are not well understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Cooney, Dr G Thomas, Dr S Maddock, Prof J Han

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Building the vertebrate spine: the neck to thorax transition (MUNSTERBERG_U24DTP1)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary Supervisor: Professor Andrea Münsterberg . Secondary Supervisor: Dr Wilfried Haerty (EI) . Read more

Supervisor: Prof A E Munsterberg

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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How are mass extinctions shaping biodiversity?

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Background. Understanding the effects of mass extinctions on life on Earth is of crucial importance in the context of the current biodiversity crisis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Guillerme, Dr G Thomas

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The effects of multiple stressors on waterbirds in the Flow Country

University of the Highlands and Islands Environmental Research Institute, UHI North, West and Hebrides

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit: https://ecowild.site.hw.ac.uk/. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Masden, Ms A MacLennan, Dr S Patidar, Prof A Fox

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 9 Biological Sciences (avian) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (avian) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 Biological Sciences (avian) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Multiple drivers of change on avian species in estuarine systems: energy, pollution and sea-level rise

Enhancing Insight into Variations in Virulence Among Avian influenza Viruses Infecting Poultry

Development of sensitive and analytically robust biosensor chips for respiratory virus detection

Evolution of eggshell surface structure and physiology

Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: The oncogenic mechanism and potential of the emergent retrovirus ALV-K in global poultry

Unlocking the secrets of nature's colour palette with machine learning

Building the vertebrate spine: the neck to thorax transition (MUNSTERBERG_U24DTP1)

How are mass extinctions shaping biodiversity?

The effects of multiple stressors on waterbirds in the Flow Country

We have 9 Biological Sciences (avian) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (avian) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 Biological Sciences (avian) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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