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Despite cats being known to spread diseases, zoonotic disease transmission from cats is poorly understood and additional impacts of feral cat disease transmission to wildlife have not been well studied.  This project will examine the transmission of toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii) in the great southern region of Western Australia.  Particularly examining the potential transmission of the parasite to Australian native fauna, livestock and humans.  The study will take an integrated OneHealth approach to examining the issue.

Domestic and International Scholarships: Please consult the UWA Scholarships web page for more information

Dr Peter Speldewinde

peter.speldewinde@uwa.edu.au

-Project will require both laboratory and field work, applicant should be comfortable working in both environments
-Project will require liaison with community groups and government agencies
-Experience working with wildlife and/or livestock is an advantage
-Experience in animal capture and handling is preferred
-Experience in obtaining and handing blood samples is preferred

Potential candidates should undertake the following:

(1) International & Australian candidates confirm fulfilment of all admission requirements at UWA PhD Program.

(2) Send a CV & cover letter, briefly outline research interests

(3) Prepare to apply for, and secure a domestic or international scholarship. UWA Scholarships web page for more information.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis, sometimes including a creative work component, that is examined externally. The work presented for a PhD must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge. 

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