Phd Studentship Scottish Agricultural College Edinburgh
July 5, 2008
Phd Studentship Scottish Agricultural College
Application Closing Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008
Location: Aberdeen
The aim of this project is to improve the nitrogen (N) use efficiency of arable cropping systems through a better understanding of the underlying soil processes.
Many successful low-input and organic systems rely on a fertility-building phase based on N-fixing legumes as an alternative to applications of mineral N fertiliser. There is increasing interest in applying these systems more widely but significant N losses to the environment may occur; a result of the lack of synchrony between the flush of N released from the residues of previously-grown legumes and the N demands of a subsequent crop. The rate, timing and quantity of N release from legume residues are driven by soil microbial activity, which is affected by soil pH. However, the overall effect of soil pH on the microbial processes that control N fixation, decomposition and N loss in these systems is unknown. This project will study the effects of soil pH on the transfer of N fixed by legumes to subsequent crops.
The student will be part of the Crop and Soil Systems Research Group, where you will work alongside a team of scientists engaged in an active programme of research that aims to develop resilient and sustainable systems of crop production that are economically viable, but also environmentally and socially acceptable. The project is in collaboration with the Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, where the student will be registered for a higher degree. This will give access to the excellent research facilities available at both SAC and the University of Aberdeen.
Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, at least an upper second class honours degree in agriculture, microbiology, environmental science or a related discipline. A full current driving licence is essential for travel to remote field sites.
Stipend: £12940 per annum, funded by the Roland Sutton Trust.
Duration: 3 Years, from 1st October 2008.
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I’m Md. Iqbal Hosen. I’ve successfully completed B.Sc.Ag (Hons.) and MS in Plant Pathology both from Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (www.sau.edu.bd), Dhaka, Bangladesh. I’ve worked on ‘Variability, pathogenicity and in-vitro management of Botrytis cinerea causing botrytis gray mold in chickpea (Cicer arietinum)’ in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (MS) in Plant Pathology. I’m feeling very much interested in this arena in depth of this research work. But it is very much difficult to do this work in Bangladesh. Now I would like to Ph D under your consideration. So, sir if you provide any facilities to me then I will do this. However, my research proposal attached herewith.
Dear Sir,
This is Mohammad Muhebbullah Ibne Hoque, a Bangladeshi national having B.Sc.Ag.(Hons.) and M.S. in Horticulture. I am searching a scholarship for doing Ph.D. in Agriculture. I will be gratefull to you if you give me the opportunity.
Thanks.
Resume of MOHAMMAD MUHEBBULLAH IBNE HOQUE
Mailing Address:
West-09, Shaheed Jamal Hossain Hall,
Bangladesh Agricultural University,
Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.
Cell Number: +8801717320599
E-mail Address: muhiblee@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIECE
Servicing as a Seed Production Officer at Lal Teer Seed Ltd. (formerly East West Seed BD. Ltd.) from April 27, 2008.
Working Station: Lal Teer Seed Ltd, Anchor Tower, 108 Bir Uttam C.R. Datta Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Searching for a challenging job where I shall have the scope to utilize my potentiality and skill and from where I shall be enhance my knowledge and efficiency.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : MOHAMMAD MUHEBBULLAH IBNE HOQUE
Father’s Name : A. K. M. Fazlul Hoque
Mother’s Name : Mrs. Sofia Hoque
Permanent Address : Vill. Palabandha (Dharmakura Bazar), P.O. Palabandha,
Upazila. Islampur, Dist. Jamalpur, Post Code. 2020
Date of Birth : July 31, 1981
Nationality : Bangladeshi
Marital Status : Unmarried
Sex : Male
Religion : Islam
Cast : Sunni
Blood Group : O+ve
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Name of Academic Degree : S.S.C (Science)
Institution : Islampur Nekzahan Pilot High School, Islampur, Jamalpur
Board : Dhaka
Year of Passing : 1996
Number Obtained : 85.0%
Division : First
Name of Academic Degree : H.S.C (Science)
Institution : : Notre Dame College, Dhaka
Board : Dhaka
Year of Passing : 1998
Number Obtained : 74.3%
Division : First
Name of Academic Degree : B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.) (4 years course)
Institution : Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
University: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Year of Passing : 2003 (Held in 2005)
Number Obtained : 64.0%
Class : First
Name of Academic Degree : M.S. in Horticulture (18 months course)
Institution : Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
University: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Year of Passing : 2007
CGPA Obtained : 3.656 (Scale 4)
Grade: A-
Name of Academic Degree : Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Seed Technology
(3 months course)
Institution : Seed Pathology Centre, BAU, Mymensingh
University: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Year of Passing : 2007
Number Obtained : 80%
Grade: A+
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
1. A research work has been completed for the thesis of M.S. Degree and the research work is `Production of Quality Tomato Seeds as Affected by Time of Planting and Stage of Harvesting’.
2. An experiment was carried out on `Effects of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on Stored Tomato Seeds’ at Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Seed Technology.
SUBJECTS STUDIED IN DIFFERENT DEGREES
S.S.C: Bengali, English, General Science, General Mathematics, Agriculture, Religion, Geography and Higher Mathematics
H.S.C: Bengali, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.): Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Statistics, Economics, Rural Sociology, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Crop Botany, Agro forestry, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agricultural Extension Education, Farm Mechanics and Animal Husbandry
M.S. in Horticulture: Advanced Fruit Production, Advanced Vegetable Production, Advanced Research Methodology, Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture, Advanced Nursery Management, Storage Management of Horticultural Crops, Spices and Plantation Crops, Post Harvest Management, Fruit Crop Management, Vegetable Crop Management, Physiology of Horticultural Crop Yield and Medicinal Plants
Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Seed Technology: Introduction to Seed, Seed Quality, Variety Development, Seed Production, Seed Processing & Preservation, Seed Legislation and Seed Marketing & Business
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Name of the Language Reading Writing Speaking
Bengali Excellent Excellent Excellent
English Good Good Good
COMPUTER LITERACY
Successfully completed 2 weeks (October 27 to November 09. 2007) training course on `Basics of MS Office’ at Graduate Training Institute (GTI), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORKING SKILLS
1. One-week (November 27 to December 02, 2004) extension field trip at Upazila level organized by Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural University, Mymensingh and acquainted with organizational set up, current programs, activities and working procedure of Upazila level in extension and rural development organizations and also written a report on it.
2. Conducting socio-economic survey, interacting with farmers, visiting of the project activities.
3. Conducting PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal).
4. Have efficiency in E-mail and Browsing ability in internet.
5. Successfully completed 5 days (08 to 12 April, 2007) training course on `Mushroom Cultivation’ at National Mushroom Development & Extension Centre, Sobhanbag, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
REFEREES
Dr. Shafiqul Akter
Head of Production, Lal Teer Seed Limited,
Anchor Tower, 108 Bir Uttam C.R. Datta Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh. E-mail: lalteer@multimodebd.com
Md. Kamrul Hassan
Associate Professor
Department of Horticulture,
Faculty of Agriculture,
Bangladesh Agricultural University,
Mymensingh-2202
Mobile: 01714238614
Yours truly,
Mohammad Muhebbullah Ibne Hoque