PhD Fellowship for the project “Ixodes
ricinus and transmitted pathogens” by Italian University
Fellowship in AgroBiosciences is available in Italian Institution. To apply for the position the applicants should send a message mentioning in the subject the code (082_BEM_DIR) to the email account risorseumane.centroricerca@iasma.it including the following items:
1. an up-to-date CV (Please add the following phrase to your CV otherwise your application will not be considered: I consent to the use of my personal data in accordance with the provisions of decree 196/2003). Save your file in this way:
Surname Name_cv.doc or .pdf;
2. the filled application form available online (082_BEM_DIR_Application). Save your file in this way: Surname Name_af.doc; The deadline for the submission of the applications is the 5th September 2011 – we will accept speculative applications after this date.
Job Description:
Within the large collaborative FP7 project EDENext (WP Tick-borne diseases), the student will conduct a sub-project on the identification and molecular characterisation of the genetic variability of a series of pathogens found within questing, engorged ticks and reservoir hosts.
Questing, feeding ticks and biological samples collected from a variety of reservoirs hosts collected across Trentino and other EDENext sampling sites, will be sampled and analysed using several types of appropriate molecular markers. The aim of the research is to understand the
ecological relationships of tick borne pathogens in different habitats of natural foci; to gain insight into the tick pathogen community structure and variability in relation to host community composition and tick genetic variability providing estimates for parameters critical for the development of predictive models of tick-borne disease risk. The student will have the opportunity to propose innovative tools and spend at least 6 months in an external laboratory.
Contract type and length: The Fellowship is for three years (36 months) with a possible extension of one year. Requirement for the grant is the admission to a PhD school individuated by FEM within the first year of the fellowship. Reasonable registration costs for the PhD course will be covered by FEM.
IT knowledge: Relevant knowledge of standard word processing and database software, as well as sequence editing packages and genetics/evolution softwares.
Eligibility and Experience required:
Laurea/Master’s in Biology, Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent.
At least 6 months laboratory experience in animal DNA sequencing, molecular pathogen detection, data analysis and interpretation.
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