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Dr P J Watt Applications accepted all year round Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sheffield United Kingdom Ecotoxicology Environmental Biology Evolution Genetics

About the Project

Animals may be exposed to a wide range of environmental stimuli over the course of their development, some of which may be harmful, such as pollutants, and these may subsequently affect their behaviour and/or physiology and that of their offspring. In zebrafish, exposure of males or females to stressors affects the ability of their offspring to respond to stress, but the mechanism, which is potentially epigenetic, is unknown.

This project will investigate the mechanism by which the stress response is affected in the offspring of fish that have been exposed to stressors. The student will develop skills in experimental design, behavioural analysis, molecular genetics and statistics.

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As a PhD student in one of the science departments at the University of Sheffield, you will get access to training opportunities of the Science Graduate School designed to support your career development by helping you gain professional skills that are essential in all areas of science. You will be able to learn how to recognise good research and research behaviour, improve your communication abilities and experience the breadth of technologies that are used in academia, industry and many related careers. Visit http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/sgs to learn more.

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Funding Notes

Applicants will need to obtain funding to cover tuition fees and living expenses. The applicant should have, or expect to gain at least an upper second class degree, or equivalent overseas qualification, in a relevant subject.

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