Understanding the impact of biosolids fertiliser on antimicrobial resistance and animal health
Supervisors
Nuno Silva, Moredun Research Institute
Fiona Kenyon, Disease Control, Moredun Research Institute
Adam Hayward, Moredun Research Institute
Summary
The student will learn a range of skills in the field, including non-invasive animal health monitoring, soil & faeces sample collection and sample storage techniques. They will also learn a range of skills in the laboratory including parasitological techniques such as faecal egg counts, microbiology and molecular genetic techniques. Several types of data analysis will be learned, including bioinformatic approaches to analysing genetic data and mixed-effects models to tackle data collected from the longitudinal field trials.
They will also participate in active project and departmental meetings, and national/international conferences, where appropriate. All research organisations have close relationships with the farming community, all supervisors actively engage in KE at local and national events and the student would be encouraged to participate. Both organizations also offer a range of training modules for PhD students to aid professional development, such as those in giving presentations, scientific writing, career management, and others.