PhD Studentship: Bioadhesion in Barnacles – National University of Ireland, Galway
PhD Studentship: Bioadhesion in Barnacles, National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)
Applicants are invited to study for a PhD in Bioadhesion. Developing glues that work in wet environments would be extremely useful in surgical applications. Barnacles have evolved underwater mechanisms to cement themselves to all sorts of surfaces, producing strong bonds via a multi-protein complex. The nature of this complex and its synthesis is poorly known and will be characterized during this study. Analysis of the cement apparatus will involve ultrastructure analyses and histology while investigating protein(s) composition of cements will entail protein mass analyses. Preliminary investigations of structure/function and mechanical properties of cement proteins will also be addressed.
PhD Position at Trinity College Dublin in Plant Developmental Genetics/Genomics
PhD Position in Plant Developmental Genetics/Genomics at Trinity College Dublin
Description:
A PhD position is available for up to four years in the Department of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin. Our laboratory is interested in how plant development is controlled by the regulation of gene expression and protein stability. The PhD thesis project will focus on the characterization of transcriptional regulation by components of the ubiquitin system in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. To this end, a combination of state-of-the-art molecular genetics and genome-wide methods such as microarray analysis and ultra high-throughput sequencing will be used. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background and interest in molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or plant biology, who is able to work independently, but yet enjoys working in a team. The ideal applicant should have previous experience with key techniques of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or plant biology. Basic knowledge of bioinformatics is an advantage but not a must.
Ireland Master Scholarship in University College Dublin
School
of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin offers a funded postgraduate scholarship to work on a project entitled “Enhancing human health through improved water quality”. The successful applicant will be registered at masters level (with the possibility of upgrading to a PhD). It is hoped the applicant would commence work early in 2008.Duration:Â 1 years
Entry Requirements:Â An honours degree in either: Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture Science, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
Study Options:Â Full-Time
Start Month(s):Â January
Taught/Research:Â Research
Queries and interested applicants should send a CV and letter of application to arrive no later than 22th December 2007 to:
Dr. Enda Cummins,
School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,
Earlsfort Terrace,
University College Dublin,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
Tel:-353-1-7167476
E-mail: Enda.Cummins@ucd.ie
Funded Masters Scholarship in the UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineÂ
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