Overview
Applications are sought for three Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) to be part of a large collaborative team called SAPRO (Sustainable Approaches to Reduce Oomycete (Saprolegnia) Infections in Aquaculture). SAPRO is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network that has been funded by the European Commission (EC) under Framework Program 7. Marie Curie Research Training Networks provide training and research experiences for researchers at the beginning of their careers by giving them the opportunity to spend up to three years in another country as part of an international, high-quality research network. Applicants must meet EC eligibility criteria and must not have lived in the UK for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
The oomycete fish pathogen Saprolegnia parasitica is a major problem in the aquaculture industry where it has been estimated that 10% of all hatched salmon and eggs succumb to Saprolegnia infections (Saprolegniosis). SAPRO is integrated into the research activities of European leaders of complementary disciplines, with a research focus towards the development of novel and sustainable measures to control Saprolegniosis and support the aquaculture industry in Europe. The SAPRO network involves eight partner institutions based in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Germany and Sweden. Two of the appointed ESRs will register for a PhD under Dr. Pieter van West (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/staff/details.php?id=p.vanwest) and one with Prof. Chris Secombes (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/biologicalsci/staff/details/c.secombes). The SAPRO network will provide multidisciplinary training in oomycete molecular biology, genomics, immunology and training in transferable skills. The successful applicants will become integral members of the SAPRO network and the oomycete community (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/oomycetes/Home.html).
Objectives of this position
The main objectives of this position will be the analysis of a 200x coverage of the S. parasitica transcriptome and gene expression analysis of key stages in the developmental cycle and during infection of salmonid tissues and eggs. Furthermore a Saprolegnia transformation protocol will be established and interesting genes will be functionally characterised. Methods that will be used are Illumina sequencing, bioinformatics, gene silencing. This project will include a secondment at National Veterinary Institute (NVI), Oslo, Norway for 2 months.
Benefit
Salary will be paid at the rate of £25,430 per annum.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Pieter van West (p.vanwest@abdn.ac.uk).
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Sacha MacLennan, HR Adviser, for further information on this.
How to apply
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to jobs@abdn.ac.uk or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 (01224) 272727 quoting the job reference number YMS310R.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30 April 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
Applications are sought for three Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) to be part of a large collaborative team called SAPRO (Sustainable Approaches to Reduce Oomycete (Saprolegnia) Infections in Aquaculture). SAPRO is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network that has been funded by the European Commission (EC) under Framework Program 7. Marie Curie Research Training Networks provide training and research experiences for researchers at the beginning of their careers by giving them the opportunity to spend up to three years in another country as part of an international, high-quality research network. Applicants must meet EC eligibility criteria and must not have lived in the UK for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
The oomycete fish pathogen Saprolegnia parasitica is a major problem in the aquaculture industry where it has been estimated that 10% of all hatched salmon and eggs succumb to Saprolegnia infections (Saprolegniosis). SAPRO is integrated into the research activities of European leaders of complementary disciplines, with a research focus towards the development of novel and sustainable measures to control Saprolegniosis and support the aquaculture industry in Europe. The SAPRO network involves eight partner institutions based in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Germany and Sweden. Two of the appointed ESRs will register for a PhD under Dr. Pieter van West (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/staff/details.php?id=p.vanwest) and one with Prof. Chris Secombes (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/biologicalsci/staff/details/c.secombes). The SAPRO network will provide multidisciplinary training in oomycete molecular biology, genomics, immunology and training in transferable skills. The successful applicants will become integral members of the SAPRO network and the oomycete community (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/oomycetes/Home.html).
Objectives of this position
The main objectives of this position will be the analysis of a 200x coverage of the S. parasitica transcriptome and gene expression analysis of key stages in the developmental cycle and during infection of salmonid tissues and eggs. Furthermore a Saprolegnia transformation protocol will be established and interesting genes will be functionally characterised. Methods that will be used are Illumina sequencing, bioinformatics, gene silencing. This project will include a secondment at National Veterinary Institute (NVI), Oslo, Norway for 2 months.
Benefit
Salary will be paid at the rate of £25,430 per annum.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Pieter van West (p.vanwest@abdn.ac.uk).
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Sacha MacLennan, HR Adviser, for further information on this.
How to apply
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to jobs@abdn.ac.uk or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 (01224) 272727 quoting the job reference number YMS310R.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30 April 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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