About the Project
To view full details of this scholarship, please visit: http://kess2.ac.uk/au30021/
This new project, in conjunction with Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), will develop environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to identify external GIN stages on pasture. These molecular tools will be used alongside computational modelling techniques to identify factors associated with peri parturient ewes heavily shedding GIN eggs and farm management practises associated with increasing GIN pasture contamination. Ultimately, developed tools and models will aim to assist commercial livestock producers to develop simple and effective targeted selective treatment strategies to control GIN in peri-parturient ewes and thus, reduce GIN pasture contamination and subsequent infections in lambs whilst efficiently administrating anthelmintics. The partner, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is the industry-led organization responsible for the development, promotion and marketing of Welsh red meat. HCC are engaged in Research and Development as this is a core activity to make the red meat sector in Wales more profitable. Thus, Animal Health is a key element of HCC’s research remit and, to this end, HCC and IBERS have a record of successful collaboration.
The prospective applicant will be expected to work closely with HCC and the wider sheep production industry, and will receive training from Aberystwyth University in parasitology, molecular and computational modelling techniques. The prospective applicant should have a minimum of a 1st or good 2:1 in a relevant degree, a full driving licence and be available to take up the studentship by the 1st of October 2018.
To apply, please submit the following to the Postgraduate Admissions Office (address below) by 25 May 2018:
A completed Research Programme Application Form, two references. Application and reference forms may be downloaded from http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/howtoapply/
A completed KESS II Participant proposal form (put the reference number AU30021 in the top right hand box of the application form) and an up-to-date CV. KESS II application forms are available to download at the link below.
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/rbi/staff-students/knowledge-economy-skills-scholarships/currentscholarshipvacanciesandapplicationforms/
A PhD proposal of up to 1,000 words where you expand on your experience and interests and describe why you are a good candidate for this research studentship. Please refer to the Project Description.
Value of Award: A stipend of £14,340 (rising in accordance with inflation for the remaining two years). Each scholarship has an additional budget for travel, equipment/consumables and training to support your research. KESS II PhD Scholarship holders do not pay fees.
Length: Full-time for 3 years. (Theses must be submitted 6 months after the funded three year study period.)
Training: The achievement of a Postgraduate Skills Development Award (PSDA) is compulsory for each KESS II scholar (The PSDA is based on a 60 credit award, which is an additional award to the PhD).
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a KESS II award, you must be resident, upon starting the scholarship, in the Convergence Area of Wales and you must be able to take paid employment in the Convergence area on completion of the scholarship.
Informal enquiries should be made to Rhys Aled Jones at [Email Address Removed] or 01970 622266
Address for applications:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Recruitment & Admissions
Student Welcome Centre
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FB
Quote Reference AU30021
Closing date for applications 25 May 2018
Funding Notes
Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships (KESS 2) is a pan-Wales higher level skills initiative led by Bangor University on behalf of the HE sector in Wales. It is part funded by the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund (ESF) convergence programme for West Wales and the Valleys.
Due to ESF funding, eligibility restrictions apply to this scholarship. To be eligible, the successful candidate will need to be resident in the Convergence Area of Wales on University registration, and must have the right to work in the region on qualification.
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