BBSRC funded PhD Position in Plant Epigenetics - understand epigenetic reprogramming during plant regeneration.

In the group of Dr Jie Song, jointly supervised by Dr Peter DiMaggio and Dr Colin Turnbull, at the Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London. The studentship must commence on 1st October 2015 at the latest.

The overall aim of this project is to understand epigenetic reprogramming during plant regeneration. In a multicellular organism, cells are differentiated throughout development and it is usually difficult to reverse this process for regeneration. The information of cell identity is heritable and is coded beyond the DNA sequence (e.g. in chromatin configuration), which is referred to as ‘epigenetics’. In plants, however, this epigenetic memory can be wiped off and adult cells can regain stem cell properties to enable regeneration. The study will have the potential to elucidate the fundamental principles of development and reproduction.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be sent to Dr Song ([Email Address Removed])

How to apply:

Please email Dr Song ([Email Address Removed]) and include in your application:
• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your transcript (available to-date)
• Three references sent directly to Dr Song from the referees

Funding and eligibility:

A fully funded 3-year BBSRC DTP PhD Studentship, including tuition fees and a standard research council stipend (approx. 15.8 K p.a.). The fees and stipend cover UK and European applicants only and standard research council eligibility criteria apply: (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/bbsrcdoctoraltrainingpartnership/eligibility).

Overseas candidates are not eligible for this studentship.

The successful applicant must hold, or expected to complete, a Masters degree in a relevant subject by October 2015, in addition to a BSc at 2:1 level or better.