Overview
The PhD position is associated with the network Danish Fish Immunology Research Centre, (www.dafinet.dk), a network that will explore the ontogeny of the rainbow trout immune system through the use of functional genomics and proteomics. The scientific focus of the PhD scholarship is on Flavobacterium psychrophilum, an economically important bacterial pathogen of rainbow trout production. The disease caused by this pathogen is primarily seen in the young life stages of the fish. Diagnostics and treatments of this disease are well-known, but a commercial vaccine is still under development. The work is expected to pin-point developmental stages of the rainbow trout where vaccination and immunostimulation can be optimally implemented
The PhD project will have focus on host-pathogen interactions including determination of expression-profiles for immune relevant genes in the host following infection and vaccination with Flavobacterium psychrophilum (qPCR and micro-arrays). Propagation of the infection and the related host response in the fish at various development stages will be analysed microscopically by immuno-histochemistry and in situ hybridization. Challenge protocols have been established with i.p. infection of fish but methods more related to natural exposure of the fish to the bacteria will be established. The infection routes followed by the pathogen in the fish will be described using confocal microscopy. The work will in periods take place in Aarhus (Section of Fish Diseases).
Qualifications
Applicants with the following qualifications are preferred:
- A master's degree in either veterinary medicine, biology or a comparable discipline or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree
- Experience in bacteriology, immunology and molecular methods
- Fluency in English
- Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in the Life Science PhD programme of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship study, , please see the DTU PhD Guide
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.Further information For further information please contact senior scientist Inger Dalsgaard, phone +45 35332712 +45 35332712 .
Application
We must have your online application by 15 March 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach:
- A motivation describing why you are interested in this position
- A CV including publications
- Copy of certificate with grades
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The PhD position is associated with the network Danish Fish Immunology Research Centre, (www.dafinet.dk), a network that will explore the ontogeny of the rainbow trout immune system through the use of functional genomics and proteomics. The scientific focus of the PhD scholarship is on Flavobacterium psychrophilum, an economically important bacterial pathogen of rainbow trout production. The disease caused by this pathogen is primarily seen in the young life stages of the fish. Diagnostics and treatments of this disease are well-known, but a commercial vaccine is still under development. The work is expected to pin-point developmental stages of the rainbow trout where vaccination and immunostimulation can be optimally implemented
The PhD project will have focus on host-pathogen interactions including determination of expression-profiles for immune relevant genes in the host following infection and vaccination with Flavobacterium psychrophilum (qPCR and micro-arrays). Propagation of the infection and the related host response in the fish at various development stages will be analysed microscopically by immuno-histochemistry and in situ hybridization. Challenge protocols have been established with i.p. infection of fish but methods more related to natural exposure of the fish to the bacteria will be established. The infection routes followed by the pathogen in the fish will be described using confocal microscopy. The work will in periods take place in Aarhus (Section of Fish Diseases).
Qualifications
Applicants with the following qualifications are preferred:
- A master's degree in either veterinary medicine, biology or a comparable discipline or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree
- Experience in bacteriology, immunology and molecular methods
- Fluency in English
- Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in the Life Science PhD programme of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship study, , please see the DTU PhD Guide
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.Further information For further information please contact senior scientist Inger Dalsgaard, phone +45 35332712 +45 35332712 .
Application
We must have your online application by 15 March 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach:
- A motivation describing why you are interested in this position
- A CV including publications
- Copy of certificate with grades
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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