I am looking to do an Entomology PHD, Ideally in pest or disease vector control. While I am going to apply to do one in 2007, I think I will probably not get a studentship, so will opt to do a masters in Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors (At Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine). Is anyone working in a similar area that could give me some advice?
Are there many Insect-based PHD's available? When I have looked through on this website, they have been very limited, but I thought (hoped) that it may be the time of year.
Are there many opportunities in this area after a PHD. Looking around, there seems to be a fair bit on offer in Oz or in the states, but I'd rather work based in Britain or Europe (though I am keen to travel for spells).
I am still at a fairly early desision making stage, so I may choose to do something quite different if I foresee a lack of opportunity in the roads ahead. Any advice would be greatly lapped up.