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FULLY FUNDED PHD: Exploration of risk posed by ruminant associated Coxiella burnetii to GB livestock and human health
TO APPLY, CLICK 'INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. BACKGROUND INFO. Coxiella burnetii is an intracellular gram-negative bacteria and aetiological agent of Q fever in ruminant livestock and humans. Read more
Assessing the impacts of wildlife and livestock on southern hemisphere Atlantic Island peatlands
Peatlands are the most important terrestrial carbon store globally and they could act as carbon sinks when either in pristine condition or restored. Read more
Multispecies grasslands: Is this the solution to climate change and sustainable ruminant production systems?
The overall objective of Re-Livestock is to evaluate and mobilize the adoption of innovative practices applied cross-scale (animal, herd, farm, sector and region) to reduce GHG emissions from livestock farming systems and increase their capacity to deal with potential climate change impacts. Read more
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Project at Brunel University: Repurposing artificial sweeteners as infection and contamination control agents.
This project would be suitable for students with a strong interest in antibiotic resistance and biofilms with a BSc honours degree at upper second-class level (or equivalent) in Microbiology/Biomedical Sciences or a closely related subject. Read more
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Project at Queen's University Belfast: Insects for sustainable animal feed: Livestock farming in a climate change challenged world
Ideal candidates will have an upper second class degree in a related science (e.g. animal science, veterinary, food science, biology; microbiology), and a background/interest in farm animal nutrition. Read more
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Project at Queen's University Belfast: Helminth extracellular vesicles – the key to reducing methane emissions from farmed livestock?
We are seeking a highly motivated student who has obtained (or predicted to obtain) at least an upper 2nd class degree in a course relevant to the proposal (biochemistry, zoology, microbiology, molecular sciences, animal sciences, veterinary sciences, etc.) with evidence of considerable laboratory experience. Read more
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Meta-omics of the rumen through RNA interaction networks
We are looking for candidates with an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences or similar. OR 2:2 at undergraduate level with an MSc in a biological science discipline. Read more
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Comparative and functional genomics to unveil liver fluke sexual development.
We are looking for a student who has obtained (or predicted to obtain) an upper 2nd class degree in a course relevant to the proposal (biochemistry, parasitology, microbiology, zoology, molecular sciences, animal sciences, veterinary sciences) with evidence of considerable laboratory and/or computational experience and with potential at interview. Read more
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Feed for Net Zero: Understanding the structure function relationships in forages driving rumen feed degradation
We are looking for a student that shows a keen interest in pursuing this multidisciplinary PhD project that will provide the candidate with training and skills in a range of varied techniques. Read more
Assessing the role of colostrum microbiome properties and early life nutrition management in the acquisition of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in dairy stock
This project aims to study the relationship between colostrum microbiome properties, early life nutrition management and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development in pre-weaned calves. Read more
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Ruminating over host-parasite interaction models for fluke driven immune responses.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, an upper-second class honors degree in biological or animal sciences or related subjects. Read more
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Project at Aberystwyth University: Seaweed from seawalls: developing an innovative, environmentally friendly approach to vertical seaweed farming in the intertidal zone
This is an interdisciplinary project, involving elements of aquaculture, ecology, biochemistry and engineering. The ideal student will have a strong biological sciences background and an interest in marine systems, but also a passion for finding practical solutions to problems in applied scientific research. Read more
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Project at University of Surrey: Insects as a novel source of dietary protein: Does it have legs?
We are looking for applicants with a degree in Sport & Exercise Science, Nutrition & Dietetics or a closely related subject. Read more
Cracking the code of snails to elucidate parasite disease transmission
Call for PhD students in Snail Taxonomy, Genomics, and Host:Parasite Interact ions. Want to help resolve the taxonomy of Australian freshwater snails and assess their ability to transmit parasites to Australian livestock?. Read more
Emerging Fraud Challenges against Alternative Proteins
The many challenges relating to environmental sustainability and climate change are major global concerns. Read more
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