Dear Colleagues,
I would be grateful if you would bring the following announcement to the
attention of students who may be seeking a Ph.D. opportunity in the
molecular biology/molecular genetics area. However, please note that the
studentship is restricted to UK residents, and with some limitations, to
residents of other EU countries.
Many thanks,
Alan Teale
Professor of Aquatic Molecular Genetics
Institute of Aquaculture
University of Stirling
Stirling
Scotland FK9 4LA
UK
Tel: +44-1786-467872
Fax: +44-1786-472133
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University of Stirling, Institute of Aquaculture
NERC Studentship
Molecular Genetics/Molecular Biology of Lipid Metabolism
A studentship is available with funding from the National Environment
Research Council (NERC), to support studies towards a Ph.D. degree in the
University of Stirling. The successful applicant will be supervised by
Prof. Alan Teale and Dr. Douglas Tocher of the Institute of Aquaculture, and
will undertake research on the molecular genetics/molecular biology of fatty
acid metabolism in fish. A major focus will be genes encoding fatty acid
desaturases and elongases, and control of their expression, in salmon and
tilapia. This is an area of increasing importance as the decline in world
capture fisheries threatens the global supply of n-3 essential fatty acids.
The genetic control of lipid metabolism is a challenging area of research,
but one which is of great scientific interest and practical importance in
terms of development of aquatic resources. It is also of significance for
human health, both directly in terms of improving food quality, and
indirectly through contributions to the knowledge base on lipid genetics.
The University of Stirling is a leader in the genetics of commercial fish
species, and in research on lipids and their metabolism. Consequently, the
successful candidate will enjoy the support of a strong faculty, and access
to excellent facilities for lipid biochemistry, molecular biology and
molecular genetics.
The successful applicant will be ordinarily resident in the UK (when the
award includes a maintenance allowance) or in another European Union country
(when the award covers fees only). Further details of NERC studentships,
including information on eligibility, can be found at
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/awards/forms.htm#stuforms
<http://www.nerc.ac.uk/awards/forms.htm#stuforms> . She/he will have a
first class or upper second class honours degree in the natural sciences,
and a thorough grasp of molecular biology, molecular genetics and
biochemistry to first degree level.
The Institute of Aquaculture (IOA) at the University of Stirling in Scotland
is the largest research and teaching institute of its kind in Europe, and is
at the forefront of aquaculture research globally. Stirling is a major
commercial and cultural centre in the Central Scotland region. The city is
situated at the gateway to the Highlands, but with journey times to the
cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh of less than 40 minutes. Road, rail and air
links to the rest of the UK are excellent. The University enjoys a superb
location on the Airthrey Estate between the city of Stirling and the nearby
spa town of Bridge of Allan. The campus is regarded by many as the finest
in the UK.
Applications from current and prospective graduates, supported by a
curriculum vitae and a brief statement of career interests, should be
directed to Professor Alan Teale, Institute of Aquaculture, University of
Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA. tel. 01786-467872, fax. 01786-472133, Email
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