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BBSRC Quota PhD Studentships in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, Infection and Immunity and Matrix Biology

University of Bristol

BBSRC Quota PhD Studentships in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, Infection and Immunity and Matrix Biology

Applications are invited for one or more BBSRC Quota PhD studentships to commence in October 2010 in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Faculty of Medical & Veterinary Sciences.

The Department provides a unique environment for interdisciplinary research in animal health, welfare and food science attracting both biology and veterinary graduates. PhD projects are available in the areas of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Infection and Immunity, and Matrix Biology.

A full list of the projects, together with synopses and supervisor contact information is available at the Departmental website which can accessed via the 'View contact details' link

Applicants are advised to look at this list, discuss those projects that interest them with the principal supervisor, and select the project that they wish to apply for.

Applicants will be expected to have at least a 2:1 degree in a scientific subject relevant to the project areas, and to supply a personal statement (max 500 words), a CV and the names and contact details of two academic referees. Full details of the application process and eligibility criteria are provided on the website.

A full list of projects and supervisor contact details is available on our website which can be access via the 'APPLY NOW' button
For enquiries about specific projects, please contact the named supervisor.

For general queries concerning the application process, please contact Alison Foxwell by e-mail: alison.foxwell@bristol.ac.uk

For general queries concerning the Departmental PhD programme, please contact Prof M Mendl by e-mail: mike.mendl@bris.ac.uk

Deadline for receipt of applications: 22 January 2010.