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

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About the Project

There has been much interest in the rearing conditions of both commercial and laboratory fishes and the welfare implications of these. Recent work has shown that enrichment of tanks with objects can be beneficial in some circumstances, but can lead to increased aggression in some species. Environmental stressors, such as alarm cue produced when fish are predated, are known to have an impact on fish behavioural and physiological responses, and these can affect subsequent generations. Other stressors, such as those experienced by fish during rearing, may also affect them and their offspring.

This project will investigate the impact of rearing conditions on fish and subsequent generations. It will use behavioural, physiological and genetic approaches to determine the impact of rearing stressors on fish and their offspring, specifically focusing on the stress response of these animals.

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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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