PhD Walsh Scholarship Opportunity: Trinity College Dublin, in collaboration with Teagasc, offers a prestigious PhD Walsh Scholarship opportunity focusing on the assessment and mitigation of microplastics (MPs) in dairy foods. The project aims to address the growing challenge of MPs pollution in the dairy food supply chain, with a focus on developing technologies for detection, assessing levels, identifying pollution sources, and proposing mitigation solutions.
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Assessment and Mitigation of Microplastics in Dairy Foods
Location: Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Trinity College Dublin
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (or 2.2-degree with a master’s degree) in Dairy Science, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Experience in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, and data analysis is advantageous.
- Self-motivated, interactive, and willing to learn new techniques.
- Proficient in both written and spoken English.
Job Description:
Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholarship Opportunity – Assessment and Mitigation of Microplastics (MPs) In the Dairy Foods
The doctoral candidate will:
- Develop efficient and cost-effective technologies for MPs detection in dairy products.
- Assess MPs levels in dairy products, specifically milk and milk powders.
- Identify potential MPs pollution sources in the food supply chain.
- Develop solutions to mitigate/reduce MPs pollution in the dairy industry.
- Be jointly supervised by Prof. Song Miao, Prof. Mark Fenelon (Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark), Prof. Liwen Xiao, and Dr. Jingjing Wang (Trinity College Dublin).
Scholarship Details:
- Stipend: €25,000 per annum.
- Fees: Up to €6,000 per annum (or approx. €9,000 per annum for Non-EU students).
- Duration: 4 years.
- Joint research project between Trinity College Dublin and Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark.
Further Information: For more information and guidance, contact:
- Prof. Song Miao, Teagasc Food Research Center Moorepark, Email: song.miao@teagasc.ie
- Prof. Liwen Xiao, Trinity College Dublin, Email: Liwen.xiao@tcd.ie
Application Procedure: Submit a one-page letter outlining your reasons for applying for this PhD, a current two-page CV detailing your education and research experience, and the names of two referees to song.miao@teagasc.ie and liwen.xiao@tcd.ie.
Closing Date: Friday, 01 December 2023. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in December/early January.
Disclaimer: This job post is sourced from a reliable channel. However, applicants are advised to check the details and verify the information from the official websites of Trinity College Dublin and Teagasc for further clarification and to ensure the accuracy of the information.
