PhD in On-Site Raman Diagnostics for Fish Kidney Disease

University of Exeter; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Fees funded

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a PhD studentship examining nephrocalcinosis in trout and salmon using Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging. The project will be conducted at the Aquatic Resources Facility (Biosciences) with collaboration from industry partners across the UK fish-farming sector.

Funding includes tuition fees and a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7. The student will collect tissue samples, develop rapid on-site diagnostic approaches, and apply

Qualifications

• Enrolled PhD candidate in a relevant bioscience/engineering field.
• Experience with spectroscopy or spectral imaging is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate nephrocalcinosis in fish using Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging.
• Develop rapid, on-site diagnostic approaches for aquaculture settings.
• Apply machine learning to translate spectral data into actionable health insights.

Skills

Research skills

Laboratory work

Education

PhD in biosciences or related field

Tools

Raman spectroscopy

Hyperspectral imaging

Job description

The University of Exeter invites applications for a PhD studentship examining nephrocalcinosis in trout and salmon using Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging. The project will be conducted at the Aquatic Resources Facility (Biosciences) with collaboration from industry partners across the UK fish-farming sector.

Funding includes tuition fees and a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7. The student will collect tissue samples, develop rapid on-site diagnostic approaches, and apply