Novus WAS Internship Challenge

Novus International, Inc. is pleased to announce the sponsorship of the Novus World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Internship programme. 

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 programme represents an investment by Novus into the future of the aquaculture industry. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Health problems continue to challenge aquaculture development and expansion. Viral, bacterial, fungal or parasite infections whether from new  emerging pathogens or well known diseases, often leave producers with few available treatment or prevention options and significant losses. To be considered for the internship please present a proposal that includes the following:

• Choose a model disease and suggest an experiment aimed at testing a novel possible preventive or treatment solution.

• Provide background literature review on the pathogen, pathogenesis, epidemiology and/or host pathogen interactions etc. as appropriate to support experimental designs and hypotheses.

Proposal to be submitted by August 16, 2013 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.

The selection of the Novus intern will be announced at Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A digital photograph of the intern will be needed for the announcement.

Following the selection, the four-week internship will be scheduled from June to August, 2014. The intern will work with The Novus Aquaculture Research team on a current project being carried out at the Novus Aqua Research Center in Vietnam. 

Vietnam is the third largest aquaculture-producing country in the world. Our Novus Aqua Research Center is integrally connected to the aqua industry and will allow 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 

• $1,000 to help with living expenses in Vietnam

Submit proposals by email to Lorraine Magney at Novus: Lorraine.magney@novusint.com