Job opportunities
Advert for two pHD studentships at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science - University of Nottingham
PhD studentship in implementation of vaccination strategies on UK dairy farms.
PhD studentship in biosecurity on dairy farms.
Project description:
Vaccination is important when preventing disease within and between farms, and the dairy industry as a whole is being increasingly encouraged to improve vaccination policies
for disease prevention. Many different vaccines are available to British dairy farmers; however, the lack of uptake of consistent vaccination protocols on dairy
farms suggests that there are barriers preventing farmers from implementing such protocols.
The aim of this project is to unravel the barriers and identify motivators for farmers and vets that could be targeted to promote the uptake of strategic vaccination on dairy farms.
This project will run in parallel with another PhD studentship investigating the wider aspects of biosecurity on dairy farms.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a degree in veterinary or animal science who wishes to engage with the social sciences to further our understanding
of barriers and motivators related to the application of vaccination strategies in cattle.
Quantitative and qualitative research methods will be used for data analysis. This studentship is part of a 5 year programme funded by DairyCo, a levy-funded,
not-for-profit organisation working for British dairy farmers.
Part-funding is provided by The University of Nottingham and the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine.
Dead line: 8th February 2012.
More information in the following links. Please forward this link to anyone interested, we’re keen to hear from them!
http://www.findaPhD.com
School of
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Nottingham
Advert for a residency programme and 6 intern positions at the Royal Veterinary
College, London
The department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences invites to apply for a Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in "Farm Animal Health and Production" (Ref: CTS/SFA/12) and for
Junior Clinical Training Scholarships (internships)in "Farm Animal Health and Production clinical training scholars" (Ref: CTS/JFA/12).
Contact: Dr. Steven van Winden svwinden@rvc.ac.uk
Closing date for Senior Scholarship applications: Tuesday 31 January 2012.
Closing dates for Junior Scholarship applications: Friday 9 March 2012
For informal discussions about these scholarships please contact Dr. Steven Van Winden.
email: svwinden@rvc.ac.uk
Further information at the webpage of the Royal Veterinary College