PhD and Training in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

Applications are invited for a tax-free post-graduate scholarship ($AUS40, 000 p/a for 3 years) to undertake a PhD in veterinary anatomic pathology. This scholarship is available from 4th January 2010.

The live cattle export trade is an important contributor to the Australian economy. This project, funded by Meat and Livestock Australia and LiveCorp, aims to investigate animal health in cattle on long haul voyages and will contribute to improvements in systems designed to optimise animal health and welfare during export.

This position is available for a veterinarian with a degree in Veterinary science registrable in Australia. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in cattle medicine, a special interest in veterinary pathology or laboratory diagnostics and some knowledge of the beef cattle and live export industries.  The successful applicant is encouraged to undertake ACVSc Membership examinations during their doctorate. The position will involve full-time study based at Murdoch University, Western Australia.

Applicants must provide in their application, documentation of their experience in cattle medicine, laboratory diagnostics and the beef cattle and live export industries.  They will also need to submit with their application a plan of <500 words outlining their proposed approach in conducting their research project.

Please address all applications and enquiries to Dr Mandy O’Hara (phone: +618 9360 2297; fax: +618 9310 4144; email:a.ohara@murdoch.edu.au. Applications close 1st March 2010.

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