PhD Scholarship: Developing a Drug: The University of Kent, in collaboration with Skretting, offers a fully funded PhD scholarship for a 3-year research project focused on developing a drug screening platform for gregarines infecting shrimps. The scholarship includes a stipend at the full UK Research Council rate (£18,622 for 2023/24) plus tuition fees at the Home rate. International applicants should account for the difference between Home and International fees. The application deadline is 15th February 2024 at 23:59 BST.
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| Designation | Research Area | Location | Duration | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Scholar | Drug Screening for Gregarines in Shrimp | University of Kent | 3 years (full time) | 15 February 2024 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Minimum 2:1 degree and/or a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
- Strong motivation for cutting-edge research.
- Willingness to work at the interface of wet-lab and fieldwork.
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills.
Job Description:
PhD Scholarship: Developing a Drug Screening Platform for Gregarines Infecting Shrimps
The project, titled “Developing a drug screening platform for gregarines infecting shrimps,” will be based at the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent. Led by Dr. Anastasios Tsaousis, the project involves collaboration with Skretting in Norway and Prof. Sonja Rueckert (University of Duisburg-Essen). Shrimp farming faces challenges from diseases caused by viruses and microbial eukaryotes like gregarines. The project aims to develop a drug screening platform for gregarines infecting shrimp by creating invertebrate cell cultures from various gut areas. The student will use an in-house automated microscopy system to monitor gregarine development and propagation under controlled atmospheric conditions. After system development, the student will screen various compounds and visualize their effects on gregarine propagation and interactions with hosts.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply for entry to the Microbiology PhD program at Canterbury. The project title should be entered as the proposed area of research, and Dr. Anastasios Tsaousis should be listed as the supervisor. The application should include a CV, references, qualification documents, and an outline of reasons for choosing this project.
Applications must be submitted by 15 February 2024. The interview date is to be confirmed, and the start date is May 2024.
