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Form for offering a thesis opportunity
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
The experimental work will be conducted at the laboratory of the Centre of Animal Nutrition and Welfare in Vienna. Parameters to be evaluated will include fecal pH and particle size distribution of fecal samples.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Basic knowledge in animal nutrition. Preferably a student at the last part cycle of studies from the 7th semester.
Additional Information:
This thesis will require work in the laboratory of the Centre for Animal Nutrition and Welfare (Vienna) using an automatic sieve shaker. The duration of the experiment will be 2 months from September until November.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
Start: August / September 2024- 2 months
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Centre for Animal Nutrition and Welfare/Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.sc.agr. Qendrim Zebeli / Dr. Raul Rivera Chacon.
E-Mail:qendrim.zebeli@vetmeduni.ac.at; raul.rivera-chacon@vetmeduni.ac.at
Tel:+43 6767624560
Interested candidates may reply until:
18.09.2024
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
The experiment will be conducted at the LFG Kremesberg farm in NÖ with dairy cattle. Measurements will include blood parameters, rumen pH, milk yield, composition, fecal fermentation, chewing and lying behavior.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Basic knowledge in animal nutrition. Experience handling cows. Preferably a student at the last part cycle of studies from the 7th semester.
Additional Information:
This thesis will require work in the barn (NÖ) and laboratory of the Centre for Animal Nutrition and Welfare (Vienna). The duration of the experiment will be approximately 3 months from September/October until November/December.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
3 months
Language of the Thesis:
English od German
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Centre for Animal Nutrition and Welfare/Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Dr. Thomas Hartinger
E-Mail: thomas.hartinger@vetmeduni.ac.at; raul.rivera-chacon@vetmeduni.ac.at; qendrim.zebeli@vetmeduni.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 25077 6910
Interested candidates may reply until:
15.10.2024
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
With a series of behavioural and eye-tracking tests we want to investigate if pet dogs can see the world from others’ perspectives and in particular if they understand that others can make mistakes. In this project we will test pet dogs in behavioural tasks, such as the one described here: royalsociety.org/blog/2021/07/are-dogs-sensitive-to-human-mental-states/. Moreover, we will record videos to be shown to dogs who participate in eye-tracking tests. The main responsibilities during the internship will include: recruiting the dogs’ caregivers, for example through our database and social media; testing dogs in behavioural tasks; scoring videosof dogs' behaviours; reading the scientific literature on the topic; writing experimental protocols and documenting progress.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Interpersonal skills (to recruit and interact with dogs’ caregivers)
• Certified experience with dog training is preferred but not required
• Fluent in English
Additional Information:
If this sounds interesting to you, and you have at least 4 months to dedicate to this project, please apply here: s.surveyplanet.com/llhm9yc3.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
Autumn 2024 to Spring 2025
Language of the Thesis:
English (preferred) or German
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Messerli Research Institute, Clever Dog Lab
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Contact: Lucrezia Lonardo, PhD (lucrezia.lonardo@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ludwig Huber (ludwig.huber@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Interested candidates may reply until:
As soon as possible
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
While the population of dairy sheep in Austria is growing, the national data shows that their production efficiency is comparatively lower than dairy goats and cows. In general, little is known about dairy sheep farming in Austria, and the reasons for the low efficiency are not known. In the framework of the BIOS-funded project: SCHAFfen Wir. We will study dairy sheep farms. One important part of this project is a study of feed quality and nutritional status of dairy sheep.
We are looking for 2 research assistants to be part of this research. Your main tasks are i) to visit dairy sheep farms and collect representative feed and milk samples and ii) to conduct in vitro experiments at the Vetmeduni main campus. You will visit about 20 farms around Salzburg and Lower Austria regions. Farm visits can be partitioned and organized in a way that fits your schedule. After acquiring all samples, we will plan and conduct in vitro experiments using a gas test technique to investigate rumen fermentation degradability of diet components.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge in ruminant nutrition
• Have driving license and keen on visiting farms
• Good communication in German and English
Additional Information:
Farm sampling is planned between August – November 2024. The time required to complete all samplings depends on the schedule. Ideally, this could be done in 2 weeks. Travel costs (car rental, car fuel, hotel) will be financed by the project. Once samples are collected, we will plan the in vitro experiment, which will take about 1-1.5 months (with breaks in between).
Planned duration of the thesis project:
6 months
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Centre for Animal Nutrition and Welfare
Contact Person for the Thesis:
- Dr. Ratchaneewan Khiaosa-ard
- ratchaneewan.khiaosa-ard@vetmeduni.ac.at
Interested candidates may reply until:
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
Are you passionate about genetics and looking to make a significant contribution to the field? Our lab is excited to announce a thesis position for a groundbreaking project, investigating hybrid dysgenesis caused by the transposable element Transib1. This is the first novel hybrid dysgenesis system discovered in over 40 years, offering a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of genetic research.
Project Overview:
The successful candidate will explore the fascinating world of hybrid dysgenesis in Drosophila. Hybrid dysgenesis is a phenomenon where crosses between certain strains of fruit flies result in sterility and other genetic abnormalities whereas reciprocal crosses are healthy. Understanding this process has far-reaching implications for genetics and evolution.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- passionate about genetics and willingness to learn
Additional Information:
You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of advanced techniques, including:
- Drosophila handling and breeding: Master the art of maintaining and crossing fruit flies
- DNA and RNA extractions: Learn and perfect the methods for isolating nucleic acids from fly tissues, a critical step in molecular analyses.
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis: Participate in cutting-edge sequencing data analysis to explore the genomic, transcriptomic and epigenetic (piRNAs) landscapes associated with hybrid dysgenesis.
Why Join Our Lab?
- Cutting-edge research: Be part of a pioneering project with the potential to make landmark discoveries in genetics.
- Skill development: Acquire a diverse set of molecular biology skills that are highly sought after in both academic and industry settings.
- Publication opportunities: Your contributions will be fully acknowledged as authorship in the resulting publication.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
01.09.2024 bis 01.05.2025
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Populationsgenetik
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Please send inquiries to almorscarpa@gmail.com or rokofler@gmail.com.
Interested candidates may reply until:
01.10.2024
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
With a series of behavioural and eye-tracking tests we want to investigate if pet dogs can see the world from others’ perspectives and in particular if they understand that others can make mistakes. In this project we will test pet dogs in behavioural tasks, such as the one described here: royalsociety.org/blog/2021/07/are-dogs-sensitive-to-human-mental-states/. Moreover, we will record videos to be shown to dogs who participate in eye-tracking tests. The main responsibilities during the internship will include: recruiting the dogs’ caregivers, for example through our database and social media; testing dogs in behavioural tasks; scoring videosof dogs' behaviours; reading the scientific literature on the topic; writing experimental protocols and documenting progress.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
• BSc in Biology or related field
• Interpersonal skills (to recruit and interact with dogs’ caregivers)
• Certified experience with dog training is preferred but not required
Additional Information:
If this sounds interesting to you, and you have at least 4 months to dedicate to this project, please apply here: s.surveyplanet.com/llhm9yc3.
Planned duration of the thesis project:
Autumn 2024 to Spring 2025
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Messerli Research Institute, Clever Dog Lab
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Contact: Lucrezia Lonardo, PhD (lucrezia.lonardo@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ludwig Huber (ludwig.huber@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Interested candidates may reply until:
As soon as possible
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
Colitis is a frequent and serious problem in horses as well as humans. The pathophysiological mechanisms are supposed to involve a complex crosstalk between immune cells and epithelial cells that results in destruction of the epithelial barrier and further progression of disease. This project aims to establish a co-culture model of equine colon epithelium and immune cells to characterize the signalling pathways involved and to test new therapeutic approaches.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
High motivation, experience in cell culture work and/or molecular biology;
BSc degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine or a related subject
Further Information:
We offer a highly supportive team, established methods and guidance by supervisor and colleagues.
Language of the Thesis:
German or English
Duration of the thesis:
6 months
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Institute of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Biophysics, Department of Biomedical Sciences & Clinic for Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Franziska Dengler - Franziska.dengler@vetmdeuni.ac.at
Jessika Cavalleri - Jessika.cavalleri@vetmeduni.ac.at
Feedback from students requested by:
as soon as possible, flexible starting date
Please send a short CV and motivation letter.
Short Description of the Thesis/Topic:
Topics include:
• Inference of selection signatures from time-series data.
• Long-term adaptation of local Drosophila populations.
• The role of deleterious mutations for adaptation and maintenance of variation.
• Evolution of regulatory networks.
• Studying the genotype-phenotype map.
• Stabilising selection during polygenic adaptation.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Over the past years, Vienna has developed into one of the leading centres of population genetics. The Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics has been founded to provide a training opportunity for PhD students to build on this excellent on-site expertise.
We invite applications from highly motivated and outstanding students with a love for evolutionary research and a background in one of the following disciplines: evolutionary genetics, functional genetics, theoretical or experimental population genetics, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics.
Additional Information:
Only complete applications (application form, CV, motivation letter, university certificates, indication of the two preferred topics in a single pdf) received by September 18, 2024 will be considered. Two letters of recommendation need to be sent directly by the referees.
PhD students will receive a monthly salary based on currently € 2.464,80 before tax according to the regulations of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).
All information about the about available topics, the training program and the application procedure can be found at www.popgen-vienna.at
Planned duration of the thesis project:
01.01.2025 bis 31.12.2028
Language of the Thesis:
English
Name of the Institute/Clinic/Unit:
Inst. für Populationsgenetik
Contact Person for the Thesis:
Dr. Carina Baskett, carina.baskett@vetmeduni.ac.at
Coordinator, Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics
Institut für Populationsgenetik, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien
T +43 1 25077 4302
Interested candidates may reply until:
18.09.2024