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Friday, October 06, 2006

Irland: MSc Research-Studentship in Aquatic Ecophysiology at University College Cork.

MSc Research-Studentship in Aquatic Ecophysiology at University College Cork, Ireland.
"A novel, green technology for environmental remediation of
chloro-aromatic contaminants"

Department of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Sciences

An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supported MSc studentship is
available in the Department of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Sciences,
University College Cork.

Supervisor: Dr. Marcel Jansen

A committed and motivated researcher is sought for an EPA funded
project entitled "A novel, green technology for environmental remediation of
chloro-aromatic contaminants". In this project we will investigate the
capability of duckweeds (Lemnaceae) to detoxify halogenated-organic
pollutants, with the help of enzymes secreted in to the plant-aquasphere
interface. Specifically, we will optimise reaction conditions, establish
substrate-profiles, and work towards the development of a
Lemna-bioreactor. This project has both ecological and biotechnological relevance.
The project is collaboration between Dr. Marcel Jansen (ZEPS, UCC) and
Dr. Dave Sheehan (Biochemistry, UCC).

Student profile:
The successful applicant will hold a good, relevant degree with a
specialization in Aquatic Biology, Biochemistry or Plant Sciences, and
ideally have some experience in Chemistry. The student should be highly
motivated, fluent in English and have excellent laboratory skills. We
expect the student to work within the timetable set for the project. The
student will be enrolled in the UCC degree programme. UCC students are
required to carry out some 50 hours per year of unpaid student
demonstration within ZEPS.

This post is fixed-term for a period of 2 years (stipend circa €14,000
pa including postgraduate fees).

Applicants should send a CV and a covering letter including details of
two referees to Dr. Marcel Jansen by email (m.jansen@ucc.ie). Informal
enquiries may also be directed to Dr. Marcel Jansen.

Dr Marcel Jansen,
Department of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Sciences (ZEPS)
Butler Building,
Distillery Field,
University College Cork.
Cork.
Ireland

Phone +353 21 4904558

This post will remain open till a suitable candidate has been
identified. It is envisaged that the studentship will start in November or
December, 2006.


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