Applications are invited for following PhDs :
- Dense marker map genotypes in animal breeding schemes.
- Biomarkers for hepatic lipidosis.
- Chemical and physical effects of ozonation, pH regulation and separation of manure slurry.
- Fungal molecular biology.
- Insecticide resistances in the house fly.
- PhD position in Molecular Genetics of the Honey Bee.
- Redox potential in milk – the influence on cheese quality.
- Resistance to viral infections in honey bees.
- Responses of dairy cows to different environments during the transition period.
- Risk based identification of sow herds with animal welfare problems.
- Surface temperature as a tool for early detection of fever in pigs.
Salary and Terms of Employment:
Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.
The salary level for PhD students with qualifications corresponding to a Danish Master degree is approx. DKK 288,000 per year excluding pension (corresponding to USD 48,600 / EUR 38,600 per year – depending on the rate of exchange at the actual time of employment).Matriculation as a PhD student will be in accordance with Ministerial Order no. 18 of 14 January 2008 on the PhD Programme at Universities, and matriculation at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a prerequisite for employment as a PhD student.
Deadline:
All applications must be made online and received by:15/08/2010
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences encourages all, irrespective of personal background, to apply.
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a faculty at Aarhus University. The faculty employs approx. 950 staff members. The activities at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences are primarily carried out at Foulum (near Viborg), Aarslev (near Odense), Flakkebjerg (near Slagelse) and Sorgenfri (near Kgs. Lyngby). For further information: www.agrsci.org
Source: http://agrsci.au.dk/en/om_djf/jobs/phd_positions/