Please note this is an MSc by Research project, not a PhD.
We wish to understand how plants help hold roots and soil together. This is important because crops have major effects on soil erosion rates and the fertility of land in cultivation. The selection and use of crop plants that are better able to hold soils together is a key goal of sustainable agriculture. Using forward and reverse genetics and proteomics, we have identified candidate genes affecting soil erosion and prioritised these candidates based on the abundance of their gene products in Arabidopsis root exudates and the strength of mutant phenotypes. We now wish to identify related genes in crop species.
Award:
The Lady Emily Smyth Studentship is a prestigious award to support two scholars undertaking Masters by Research at the University of Bristol. Funded by the Bristol Centre for Agricultural Innovation, the award will cover the full cost of fees, stipend and consumables for a year, with a supplement to support dissemination.
Fee: £4,475
Stipend (BBSRC level): £15,561
Research support: £4,500
Applications
UK students are eligible to apply for this award using the University of Bristol's postgraduate application form. Students should indicate their preferred supervisor and that they wish to be considered for the Lady Emily Smyth Studentship. The closing date for applications is 7th January 2021. Supervisors will be asked to nominate their preferred candidate for the award and applications will be ranked by committee prior to interviews, which will be held in the week commencing 25th February 2021.
The Bristol Centre for Agricultural Innovation embraces an inclusive workplace culture and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
For further information please see: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/bcai/lady-emily-smyth-studentships/
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