PhD Scholarship in Veterinary Pathology: Bovine Abortions
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Frederiksberg, 1 stilling
At the National Veterinary Institute a 3-year PhD position in pathology and molecular microbiology is available from March 2016. The candidate will be placed at National Veterinary Institute (DTU-VET), Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, to work in the Section for Bacteriology and Pathology.
The project aims to investigate the potential of infectious agents in spontaneous bovine abortions by histopathology and culture independent molecular methods for identification, as well as verification of infection by in situ demonstration of the agents.
Denmark is officially free from well-known bovine infectious abortifacients, such as infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus and Brucella abortus, but the importance of other agents, including chlamydia, has not yet been thoroughly studied.
The project will use new, high-tech methods of analysis and the infectious nature of the abortions will be clarified through an interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities and tasks
•Histopathological characterization of foetopathies.
•Laser capture microdissection microscopy of infectious agents from foetal organs.
•Characterization and identification of infectious agents by culture independent molecular methods, e.g. high-throughput sequencing.
•Development of in situ detection methods for demonstration of the agents.
Qualifications
•Candidates should hold an MSc in veterinary medicine (DVM), biology or a comparable discipline.
•The applicant should have previous experience in bovine medicine, pathology or molecular methods.
•An interest in animal diseases, pathology, molecular biology and microscopy.
•Good communication skills in English.
•Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and terms of employment
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
The place of work is DTU Vet on Frederiksberg. In 2017 DTU-VET is moving to Lyngby campus just north of Copenhagen.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from senior scientist Tim K. Jensen, +45 3588 6147, e-mail: tije@vet.dtu.dk
Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 18 December 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
•A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
•Curriculum vitae
•Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English)
•Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Vet is an institute with the overall mission of contributing to research, development and education in order to effectively prevent, detect and contain animal infectious diseases.
Section for Bacteriology and Pathology performs studies of infectious animal diseases caused by bacteria in livestock, fish, fur animals and wildlife. In addition, the section develops tools for diagnosis, management and control of infectious diseases. The focus is on the interaction between the host and the pathogenic microorganisms.
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