Novus International, Inc. is
pleased to announce the sponsorship of the 2012 Novus World Aquaculture Society
(WAS) Internship program. Aquaculture has a bright future, as it represents the
fastest growing animal production industry. Novus recognises the need for the
industry to attract and educate talented individuals to become future aqua
research scientists and nutritionists. This internship program represents an
investment by Novus into the future of the aquaculture industry. All eligible candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Challenge Topic:
Culture of low cost freshwater
fish (carp, tilapia or catfish) is rapidly expanding worldwide and provides a
tremendous opportunity to provide high quality animal protein for feeding
growing world populations. As production expands, price pressures have
increased on growers demanding improved efficiencies. Suggest an experiment
which will test a technology aimed at providing alternatives for feed producers
which can help reduce production costs through increased productivity, growth
and/or feed conversion efficiencies while controlling or reducing feed cost.
Provide a background literature review that focuses on the mode of action
behind the experimental hypothesis.
Proposal to be submitted by
November 15, 2012 describing an innovative testable proposal in the area
described above. Proposals should be limited to two to three typewritten
pages plus references. A one page CV of the candidate should be attached
to the proposal. Applicant must be enrolled in a University MSc or PhD program
at the time of application.
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| Ho Chi Minh City's Downtown at night (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Selection of Novus intern will
be announced at Aquaculture 2013, Nashville TN. A digital photograph of
the intern will be needed for the announcement.
Following selection, the 4 week
internship will be scheduled June-Aug 2013. The intern will work with The Novus
Aquaculture Research team on a current project being carried out at the Novus
Aqua Research Center, Vietnam. Vietnam is the 3rd largest aqua
production country in the world. Our Novus Aqua Research Center is integrally
connected to the aqua industry and allows the intern to learn about and
experience aquaculture in Vietnam through interactions with the Novus research
and operations teams.
The award will include:
·
Travel to and from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
·
Lodging in a University student dormitory in
Vietnam during the internship
·
Per diem of $1000 to help defray living costs in
Vietnam
Submit proposals by email to
Lorraine Magney at Novus.
www.novusint.com/aqua
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