Doctorate Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 114

PhD Positions in Life Sciences at University of Warwick in UK

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Globally, glyphosate use has increased very significantly since the introduction of genetically-modified (GM) glyphosate-resistant crops. Glyphosate resistant weeds have now been documented in 19 weed species across six continents. In the UK, GM crops are not currently grown, yet glyphosate use in conventional crops has increased substantially in recent years. To date, no evolved resistance to glyphosate has been reported in the UK, though a number of converging factors suggest it may only be a matter of time before it is found. In this project you will use a variety experimental evolutionary, survey and modeling approaches to assess risks of evolution of resistance to glyphosate in the UK.

This exciting project, supported by a CASE top-up award will train students in a range of skills in applied ecology and evolution to address a pressing issue that impacts on global food security The student will have the opportunity to spend at least six months on various placements within Dow AgroSciences in the UK (and potentially overseas). The Neve lab uses a range of modelling and experimental evolutionary approaches to explore ecological and evolutionary questions relating to management of resistance to herbicides. The studentship is available to all applicants who fulfil BBSRC requirements (UK residents).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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PhD Studentship in Colloid and Interface Science, University of Cambridge, UK

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Two PhD studentships are available from October 2011 to work on projects in the research group led by Dr Stuart Clarke. The projects will investigate the adsorption and mixing behaviour of molecules at the solid / solution interface using a number of novel techniques including X-ray and neutron scattering, and calorimetry. The project may make use of international facilities worldwide as well as in Cambridge.
Applicants should have, or be about to receive, at least the equivalent of a UK II.1 honours degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or a related discipline. The studentship covers tuition fees plus a maintenance grant for UK and other EU nationals who are eligible for the Home/EU fees rate. Non-EU nationals may apply if they have funding in place to cover the fees differential for overseas students.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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PhD Studentship in Advanced Magnetic Resonance Techniques for Food foam Research, UK

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Due to funding regulations, this studentship is only available to UK and EU nationals.
Applications are invited for the above PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge in the Magnetic Resonance Research Centre of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology. The centre is world renowned, focussing on the application of quantitative magnetic resonance methods and their application to problems encountered in process engineering research. The studentship is fully funded by Nestle Research Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland. The project will focus on the understanding of the physical properties of foams in terms of their stability and production. Foams are ubiquitous in food and impact many factors that are important to the consumer such as taste and texture. The project is aimed at increasing fundamental and practical knowledge to increase our ability to develop new foam food products.
This project will involve the development and implementation of advanced quantitative magnetic resonance techniques, such as fast pulsed field gradient magnetic resonance spectroscopy, multi-dimensional relaxation exchange spectroscopy and micro-fluidic micro-imaging, to gain new insights into the physics behind the ‘micro-fluidic’ generation of food foams and emulsions. In addition the successful candidate will also undertake research into the subsequent stability and ageing process of the foam/emulsion in terms of size and drainage and explore the possibilities of incorporating the new techniques, developed within the research project, into “low-field” online magnetic resonance measurements on the factory production floor. The project will involve regular travel to the research centre in Lausanne and continuous consultation with Nestle’s industrial process engineers and scientists.
The successful candidate should have a strong physics/mathematical background (preferably holding, or expecting to gain, a first class or upper 2:1 (honours) masters degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or physics) and should be able to demonstrate a high level of practical and communication skills.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 June 2011

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