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Dr L Smith
Applications accepted all year round
Self-Funded PhD Students Only
About the Project
How cells respond to their environment is key to organism development and physiology. The cells in any organism must perceive signals from other cells and the wider environment to dynamically determine how they should function. Receptors on the cell surface, such as the receptor-like kinases, therefore detect diverse signals to monitor the environment surrounding the cell. We are interested in the functions of a subset of the receptor-like kinases, and how these receptors contribute to plant development and environmental responses.
The PhD student willl use molecular genetics to dissect the roles of a specific receptor-like kinase family in plant development (e.g. fertilisation and vegetative growth) and stress responses (e.g. salt stress). The student will gain expertise in a range of biological skills including molecular biology, genetics, microscopy and phenotyping.
Science Graduate School
As a PhD student in one of the science departments at the University of Sheffield, you will get access to training opportunities of the Science Graduate School designed to support your career development by helping you gain professional skills that are essential in all areas of science. You will be able to learn how to recognise good research and research behaviour, improve your communication abilities and experience the breadth of technologies that are used in academia, industry and many related careers. Visit http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/sgs to learn more.
Funding Notes
Applicants will need to obtain funding to cover tuition fees and living expenses. The applicant should have, or expect to gain at least an upper second class degree, or equivalent overseas qualification, in a relevant subject
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