Epi-evolutionary modelling of pathogen dynamics using high throughput genomic sequencing data in multi-layer networks
The evolution of mutation rates across bovid species and the impact of domestication
Antimicrobial Resistance: modelling environmental and social interactions in the agricultural sector
Using genomics to decipher selection and environmental adaptation in an aquaculture species
Supervisors: Dr Pam Wiener, Professor Sam Martin, Professor Andrea Doeschl-Wilson, Professor Ross Houston, Dr John Benzie
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Bovine enteroids (‘mini-guts’) as novel systems to analyse host-pathogen interactions in the intestine
Supervisors: Liam Morrison, Neil Mabbott
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We seek an enthusiastic student with experience in cell biology or immunology for an exciting four year Ph.D. studentship which aims to use bovine enteroid (‘mini-guts’) cultures as novel systems to analyse host-pathogen interactions in the intestine.
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Food security through carbon sequestration (CASE)
Supervisors: Dr Jon Hillier, Professor Pete Smith
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The recent 4-per-1000 initiative and the adoption of science-based targets by many businesses has led to renewed interest in the potential of SOC to both reduce net global emissions of carbon and to improve food security.
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Establishing drivers for the generation and transmission of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain
Supervisors: Thamarai Schneiders, Nicola Holden
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Remote sensing, machine learning and biodiversity: facilitating sustainable crop production through improved measurement and monitoring of biodiversity in farmed landscapes
Supervisors: Dr Alfred Gathorne-Hardy, Prof Mat Williams, Dr Jon Hillier
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