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PhD studentship: A new approach to humane slaughter for sea fish.

The program of work to be followed will depend on the interests, aspirations and skills of the student, and may include investigations into the physiological effects of electric fields on brain and muscle function,  into the muscular stresses resulting in haemorrhages and other carcass damage, the modelling of electric fields to ensure the welfare and quality and criteria are met, and the principals underlying the initiation of insensibility and causes of death in these fish. This work will underpin practical developments of humane fish slaughter systems. The student will interact with welfare organisations (RSPCA, HSA) and with the industry (retailers and farmers) in order to understand both the welfare and commercial implications of the work.

Unfortunately, the funding package is only available in full to UK applicants.

For further information see  http://www.findaphd.com/ or contact [log in to unmask]

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