TEAGASC PhD Walsh Fellowship: Biology and Environmental Science 1049 views

This PhD Fellowship is a joint research project between TEAGASC (Oak Park), Maynooth University (MU), INRA (Montpellier) and University College Dublin (UCD). The selected student will register for a 4 year structured PhD in the School of Biology and Environmental Science at UCD.

The project:

• Understanding B/CYDV epidemiology and mechanisms underlying resistance in grain aphids
• This project aims to investigate the epidemiology of B/CYDV and resistance mechanisms in the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae, the most important cereal aphid in Ireland.
• This project will investigate the molecular basis of pyrethroid resistance using dual transcriptomic/proteomic approaches in both resistant and susceptible S. avenae.
• The successful candidate will also assess the vector capability of resistant and susceptible S. avenae for the transmission of B/CYDV, which will involve a research placement in France.

Requirements:

• Applicants should have a first or upper second class Honours B.Sc. degree or M.Sc. degree in an appropriate biological discipline (Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Entomology etc.).
• Experience in insect molecular biology and bioinformatics would be desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Candidate should be highly self-motivated and can expect extended periods of both laboratory and field work, for which a full EU driving licence is required.

Starting date: as soon as possible after 1st of October 2019

Remuneration: annual stipend of €22,000; University registration fees of €6,000 p.a. will be paid by the student from the stipend, which is tenable for 4 years.

Applications:

• Submit an e-copy of CV and a letter of interest to Assoc. Prof Tom Wilkinson (Tom.Wilkinson@ucd.ie) and Dr Michael Gaffney (Michael.Gaffney@Teagasc.ie)