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[mailto:BES-ECOL-AQUATIC@JISCMAIL.AC.UK] On Behalf Of Mark Johnson
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Subject: PhD Studentship in Molecular Biology and Aquaculture – NUI
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With apologies for cross-postings, can I draw your attention to the
following studentship?
Regards,
Mark
A PhD studentship is available within the Martin Ryan Institute (MRI),
as part of the Sea Change Initiative-funded EIRCOD project, with the support
of the Marine Institute and the Marine Research Sub-programme of the
National Development Plan 2007-2013.
This position will focus on the application of genetic markers, such as
microsatellites and SNPs, to the study of both wild populations and farmed
(captive) stocks of
investigate population structure of cod in waters around
support the ongoing EIRCOD broodstock and breeding programme. The
increasing number of genetic markers in combination with the availability of
captive stocks in a controlled environment also offers the potential to
study mutational models and variation of candidate genes, as well as their
association to quantitative traits of commercial value.
Skills required:
This position is suitable to graduate students holding at least a BSc (Hons)
or equivalent in biological sciences or related fields. Familiarity in
molecular research and population genetics are an asset, but preference will
be given to applications with previous experience in molecular techniques,
including microsatellite genotyping, DNA sequencing and relevant data
analyses. The successful candidate should be able to undertake research
independently as well as part of a team, showing good organizational skills,
creativity, initiative and ability to cooperate. Some field sampling is
expected (e.g. sampling fish in cages at sea and commercial landings at
ports), although most of the lab work will be based at MRI Carna
laboratories, which are located in Carna,
captive stocks.
The PhD studentship is available
years with a student fellowship of 25,000 euro p.a., which is tax-free and
includes College fees (currently c.5,400 euro p.a.).
Further information about this position can be obtained by sending an e-mail
enquiry to (luca.mir
research statement of 250 – 400 words in which they describe their
understanding of the project and their interest in the subject area and ii)
a CV to include the names and contact details of two academic referees.
These must be submitted to Dr Luca Mir
(richard.fitzgerald@nuigalway.ie)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on 22nd Jan 2010
This PhD is funded by the EIRCOD project (Grant-Aid Agreement No.
PBA/AF/07/004) carried
out under the Sea Change strategy with the support of the Marine Institute
and the Marine Research Sub-programme of the National Development Plan
2007-2013, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.