PhD Studentship 2010 – UK – Institute Of Food And Research
PhD Studentship For UK And EU Candidates At The Institute Of Food And Research In UK 2010
Description:
The bacterial pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of food-borne bacterial gastroenteritis in the developed world, with diarrhoeal disease often associated with consumption of undercooked poultry products. C. jejuni must survive during transit on food products, in stressful storage conditions which include different temperatures and atmospheric oxygen levels. Biofilm formation is a well characterized bacterial mode of growth and survival, as the surface-attached and matrix-encased bacteria are protected from stressful environmental conditions such as UV radiation, predation, and desiccation. The research in this PhD-studentship builds on recent findings at the Institute of Food Research that biofilm formation of Campylobacter jejuni is much more rapid in food-chain relevant conditions like atmospheric oxygen levels (20% O2), and that these biofilms allows the bacterium to survive for long periods of time (Appl. Env. Microbiol. 2010;76:2122).
In collaboration with Campden BRI we are seeking a student to investigate (i) the cooperation and synergy of food chain-relevant conditions on biofilm formation by Campylobacter; (ii) study the composition of Campylobacter biofilms and their role in survival in model foods. These investigations will combine microbiological, molecular and biochemical techniques as well as mathematical approaches.This studentship will give a unique opportunity to combine fundamental and applied research with the aim of combatting foodborne illness in academical and industrial research settings.This is a BBSRC funded studentship with full funding to UK Nationals and EU Nationals who have resided in the UK (in full-time education or full-time residency) for 3 years prior to the start date of the studentship. In most other cases EU Nationals will receive funding to cover their tuition-fees only. Please see http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/studentship_eligibility.pdf to check your eligibility.
How To Apply:
Applicants should fulfil the normal entry requirements for PhD registration at the University of East Anglia (UEA). These can be read on the application guidance form which is attached to the ‘application pack’ that can be downloaded via the link below.
You can download an application pack containing:
1. Application Guidelines – Please read carefully (Contains information regarding funding, eligibility etc)
2. Research Proposal – Please include details of any recent research you have undertaken or intend to take as part of a third year project for example as well as details of the research you are interested in. If you are applying for a specific project(s) please give the title(s) of the projects you are interested in and your general research interests.
3. Application Form – To be completed and returned to the NRP Graduate Studies Office
4. Reference Form – To be forwarded to your 2 referees for completion and returned directly to NRP Graduate Studies Office
5. English Proficiency Guidelines – Details of English Language Requirements for candidates whose first language is not English
* Download the Application Pack (WORD document)
Address:
Graduate Studies Office,
Norwich BioScience Institutes,
Norwich Research Park,
Colney,
Norwich,
NR4 7UH,
UK
Telephone No: +44 (0)1603 450768/9
Fax: +44 (0)1603 450045
E-Mail: graduates.nrp@bbsrc.ac.uk
Last Date To Apply:01/11/2010
Source:http://www.ifr.ac.uk/students/search/details.asp?id=877
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