Innovative Veterinary Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance (INNOVET-AMR) 2 Research Group
In partnership with The Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
BAC4RumA Scholarship Opportunity: 2 MSc and 2 PhD Positions
Background : Our project, “Bacteriocin-rich extract from engineered lactic acid bacteria as an antibiotic alternative for therapeutic and prophylactic use in ruminants and aquaculture (BAC4RumA),” is sponsored by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of the Government of Canada. This project is part of the Innovative Veterinary Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance (InnoVet-AMR) 2 in food-producing animals, focusing on ruminants and aquaculture. BAC4RumA will explore and assess the effectiveness and cost-benefit of bacteriocin-rich extract (BRE) as an alternative to antibiotics (AB) for therapeutic and prophylactic use against bacterial infections in livestock and aquaculture.
Requirements : Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic with background qualifications in Veterinary Medicine. MSc candidates should possess a DVM degree, while PhD candidates must also have earned an MSc degree in relevant fields. The MSc program will run for 18 months, and the PhD will last 3 years. PhD candidates will be required to carry out some of their research activities with our principal collaborating institutions: Instituto de Investigación Agroalimentarias (IRTA), Barcelona, Spain, and the Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL), UK. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Females are encouraged to apply.
Benefits : Successful candidates will be fully funded, covering tuition, living, and research expenses.
Application Procedure : Interested applicants are required to submit a comprehensive CV, including the contact details of two referees, as well as covering and motivation letters via this link. Interested candidates are also expected to apply to the University of Ilorin Postgraduate School for admission through this link. The funding will only apply to candidates with successful admission letters from the University of Ilorin Postgraduate School.
Closing date: 30th June 2024
Contact Information
Dr. Ismail A. Odetokun
Principal Investigator (BAC4RumA-Nigeria)
Associate Professor
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Email: odetokun.ia@unilorin.edu.ng
Phone: +2348030886018
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