PhD in Veterinary Sciences at Estonian University of Life Sciences (Tartu, Estonia)

Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Updated: 11 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Jun 2023

1 Jun 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Estonian University of Life Sciences
Department

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
Research Field

Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine
Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Estonia
Application Deadline

30 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Tallinn)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Offer Description: Doctoral student position in Veterinary Sciences at Estonian University of Life Sciences (Tartu, Estonia).

Project title: Volatolomic studies for viable in vitro produced embryo selection in bovine.

Duties: The proposed research project is related with the analysis of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by embryos during in vitro culture, for the selection of the viable embryos in the assisted reproduction field. The work will consist of in vitro fertilisation of bovine embryos, volatile sampling during embryo development, and VOCs analysis employing gas chromatography mass spectrometry and chemical gas sensors.

Eligibility: Master degree in Biology, Genetic Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Electronic Engineering or a related field.

Assessment criteria:  Some experience in in vitro fertilisation and/or cell culture, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and/or chemical gas sensors. Very good English.

Admission information: Admission information for the perspective PhD students can be found on the following link:

https://www.emu.ee/en/admissions/doctoral-studies/admission-requirements/

Salary: The selected candidate will have a temporary employment contract. Gross salary: 1718 €/month.

Contact information: Interested candidates please contact position supervisor Dr. Radu Ionescu at [email protected] .

Application: Interested candidates should submit CV and a letter of interest in English to the position supervisor no later than 30.06.2023.


Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Experience in:

  • in vitro fertilisation and/or cell culture,
  • gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and/or chemical gas sensors.

    • Specific Requirements

    Completed Master degree in Biology, Genetic Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Electronic Engineering or a related field.


    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Estonian University of Life Sciences
    Country
    Estonia
    City
    Tartu
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    [email protected]

    Contact
    City

    Tartu
    Website

    https://www.emu.ee/en/admissions/veterinary-medicine/
    Street

    Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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