Familiarity with crustacean biology, parasitology, and culture and microscopy techniques are assets, although not required. The student will be required to work collaboratively, as a member of the research team for the project Integrated Studies of the Effects of Bitter Crab Disease on Atlantic Canadian Snow Crabs. This project is funded primarily by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Interested students are expected to have a BSc degree (or equivalent) in biology. The position is available in early 2010, funded for 2 years. Applicants must submit: (i) letter to indicate their research interests, appropriate course work and related experience; (ii) university transcripts; and (iii) resume. Names and contact information for 3 professional references must be provided.
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The Department of Pathology and Microbiology, and the AVC Lobster Science Centre, University of Prince Edward Island, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student to conduct MSc research in snow crab parasitology, as part of a Bitter Crab Disease project. The graduate training study will focus on the in vitro development of Hematodinium sp., a dinoflagellate that causes bitter crab disease in many crustaceans. Techniques will include cell culture and light, transmission and scanning electron microscopy.
Canada with additional support from the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US), and Fish, Food and Allied Workers (Newfoundland Labrador). The student will develop a thesis, complete graduate courses, present results at regional, national or international meetings, and publish results in high quality journals.
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