Phytoplankton are critically important for filter feeding shellfish, such as mussels, oysters and scallops, both in the wild and in aquaculture production. Despite their significance, only a small number of phytoplankton strains dominate in hatcheries around the world, and in some cases these strains are not entirely suitable for raising important native shellfish species. Such is the case in New Zealand, which has a vibrant and growing shellfish culture community. This PhD project is focused on exploring the opportunity for alternative native phytoplankton species to make a difference for raising shellfish in New Zealand to support this community of interest. The successful PhD candidate will have a background in marine science or cell culture methods, and some experience of rearing marine animals. This PhD opportunity is at the University of Auckland, a world-ranked university in New Zealand (www.auckland.ac.nz). The scholarship covers all tuition fees and a tax free living stipend of NZ$34,000 a year, and medical insurance for a three year period, with the potential to extend for an additional period. If you would like to apply or find out more, please contact Andrew Jeffs, a.je...@auckland.ac.nz
Professor Andrew Jeffs Institute of Marine Science, & School of Biological Sciences University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau Auckland, New Zealand Ph +64-21-256-3303 To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
