14 PhD positions MSCA Project: Embark on a transformative research journey with the BullNet Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network, aimed at enhancing our understanding of bull fertility and optimizing artificial insemination practices. This prestigious program offers 14 fully-funded PhD positions, providing comprehensive training and hands-on experience in diverse disciplines related to animal reproduction. Join us in unraveling the complexities of bull fertility and contribute to industry-relevant advancements in biological engineering and nutritional sciences.
Marie Curie PhD Scholarships in Bull Fertility Research
- 🐂 BullNet is a Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network aimed at understanding and enhancing bull fertility.
- 🎓 14 PhD students will be hired and trained across various disciplines to tackle industry-relevant research questions.
- 🧬 The program encompasses a multidisciplinary and inter-sectorial research approach to unravel the biology underlying compromised bull fertility.
- 🔬 Cutting-edge basic, applied, and machine-learning techniques will be employed to optimize sperm function and testis biology.
- 🌱 The goal is to produce robust semen from well-reared elite sires for successful artificial insemination, meeting industry demands.
- 🌍 It offers an opportunity to collaborate with global leaders in bull fertility research.
- 📚 Doctoral Candidates will participate in network-wide training events, including in-person sessions and online seminars.
- 🤝 Secondments in industry will be available for all candidates to gain practical experience.
- 📧 For application queries, contact bullnet@ul.ie; for project-specific queries, contact listed academics.
Study Area: Biological Engineering, Nutritional Sciences
Location: University of Limerick, Castletroy, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants must be doctoral candidates, not already holding a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment. They must also adhere to the mobility rule, having resided or worked in Ireland for no more than 12 months in the 36 months before the recruitment date.
Description: The BullNet project focuses on investigating and improving bull fertility through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing basic, applied, and machine-learning techniques. PhD candidates will delve into the biological mechanisms underlying sperm function and testis biology, aiming to optimize semen quality and enhance artificial insemination success rates. This program offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field, participate in network-wide training events, and undertake industry secondments to gain practical insights.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts of B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses, and one written academic reference to bullnet@ul.ie. The subject line of the email should follow the format: “BullNet: application for DC##_Title of PhD project.” The application deadline is May 2, 2024, at 15:00 Dublin time. Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered.
Last Date: Application Deadline: May 2, 2024, at 15:00 Dublin time
For inquiries, please contact:
- Email: bullnet@ul.ie
