wo PhD scholarships in host-pathogen interactions and insect
immunocompetence
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science at
the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is offering two PhD scholarships in
host-pathogen interactions, one commencing on the 1st of April, and the
other on the 1st of May 2015. The application deadline for both positions
is the 1st of January 2015.
Project description
Organisms in most ecosystems are exposed to parasites and pathogens,
increasingly in combination with chronic exposure to sub-lethal
concentrations of pesticides. Recent studies indicate that combined
exposure to pathogenic and chemical stress may lead to more profound
disease manifestation. An interdisciplinary research project at UCPH
headed by Associate Professor Brian Lund Fredensborg is developing
a conceptual insect-pathogen model to explore the impact of chemical
stress on host and pathogen parameters.
The successful applicants will join a dynamic team working on unraveling
the mechanisms behind the combined effects of low doses of pesticides
(pyrethroids and azoles) and two different pathogens, a fungus and
a tapeworm, on the beetle Tenebrio molitor. The project provides an
excellent opportunity to gain a broad set of state-of-the-art laboratory
skills, and for interdisciplinary collaborations.
PhD student 1: Host-Pathogen interactions
Starting date: 1st of April 2015
The main task is to experimentally quantify host and pathogen fitness
parameters in relation to chemical stress from pesticides. The successful
applicant preferably has a background in host-parasite or host-pathogen
interactions using an experimental and ecological approach.
Information on applying for this position may be found on:
http://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=700643
PhD student 2: Insect immunocompetence
Starting date: 1st of May 2015
The main task is to identify and quantify host immune response parameters
to pathogen infection in relation to chemical stress from pesticides. The
successful applicant preferably has a background in host-pathogen
interactions. Knowledge on the use of immunological and molecular methods
is advantageous. Experience with invertebrate immune response to infection
using an experimental approach is particularly relevant.
Information on applying for this position may be found on:
http://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=700746
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Inquiries are welcome
and may be sent to Associate Professor Brian Lund Fredensborg, e-mail:
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Brian Lund Fredensborg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Head of Studies (MSc. Parasitology)
Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences
University of Copenhagen
MOB +45 31323860
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