The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Developing gregarine apicomplexans as aquatic symbiosis model system

The candidate: We are seeking a highly motivated individual, excited by the prospect of conducting cutting-edge research, with a minimum of 2:1 degree and/or a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject. She/he will have a strong willingness to work at the interface of wet-lab and fieldwork and demonstrate enthusiasm to learn new skills. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Anastasios Tsaousis: A.Tsaousis@kent.ac.uk

Scholarships will be offered at the standard UK Research Councils' rate. UK and overseas fee paying students are invited to apply. International applicants should make provision to meet the difference between Home and International fees. Please note that overseas students must have the appropriate documentation to evidence eligibility to work in the UK.

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative, seeks to advance the understanding of aquatic symbioses that include microbial partners. Being part of this initiative, we are able to provide a great opportunity for an MSc-R student to join our international project. This funded MSc-R project will be based at the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent and is led by Dr Anastasios Tsaousis (https://www.kent.ac.uk/biosciences/people/653/tsaousis-anastasios) and Dr Sonja Rueckert (https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/sonja-rueckert).