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Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Vector-Borne Disease Management in Livestock at Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
The PhD position is fully funded for four years, including an enhanced stipend, full tuition fee coverage, and generous running costs. The funding is provided through a partnership between Queen's University Belfast, Ai Services, and AgriSearch.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
Queen's University Belfast

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Queen’s University Belfast, in partnership with Ai Services and AgriSearch, is offering a fully funded four-year PhD opportunity focused on developing sustainable solutions to mitigate the threat of vector-borne diseases in the livestock sector. This collaborative initiative brings together expertise from academia and industry to address the growing risks posed by infectious diseases transmitted by insects such as midges, mosquitoes, and ticks, which are exacerbated by climate change and environmental changes.
The successful candidate will join the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast and work under the supervision of Dr. Ross Cuthbert (Environmental Change Biology), Debbie McConnell (Group Scientist, Ai Services), and Jason Rankin (Strategy Manager, AgriSearch). The project will integrate community ecology, pest management, and agricultural science, utilizing advanced experimental and analytical approaches to pioneer innovative and sustainable strategies for disease management in livestock.
This PhD project is particularly timely given recent outbreaks such as the detection of blue tongue virus in County Down, highlighting the urgent need for research in this area. The partnership aims to blend academic rigor with real-world impact, supporting the agricultural industry’s resilience, environmental sustainability, and economic efficiency. The project is open to qualified candidates from the UK and Ireland, offering an enhanced stipend, full tuition coverage, and generous running costs.
Applicants should have a strong background in biology, environmental science, agriculture, or related fields, and an interest in community ecology, pest management, or agricultural science. The application deadline is 16 January 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the Queen’s University Belfast PhD Opportunities page and search for the project on integrated management strategies for vector-borne disease threats to agricultural industries.
Keywords: vector-borne diseases, livestock, agricultural science, community ecology, pest management, environmental change biology, sustainability, animal health, public health, genetics.
Funding details
The PhD position is fully funded for four years, including an enhanced stipend, full tuition fee coverage, and generous running costs. The funding is provided through a partnership between Queen's University Belfast, Ai Services, and AgriSearch.
What's required
Applicants must be suitably qualified, typically holding or expecting to obtain a strong undergraduate or master's degree in a relevant field such as biology, environmental science, agriculture, or a related discipline. Experience or interest in community ecology, pest management, or agricultural science is desirable. Candidates should be eligible to study in the UK or Ireland. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.
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