Prof R Morris
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Most plants have undergone whole genome duplications and many crops are polyploids. What is the advantage of such genome doubling? Studying the important trait of flowering time, this project offers the exciting opportunity to unravel key biological questions in the strategically important area of food security. As part of a large consortium aiming to understand trade-offs between traits in Brassica crops, this project will employ bioinformatics and mathematical modelling approaches to infer the ‘circuit boards’ of development and to simulate their dynamic behaviour. The results of this study will allow us to gain new insights into the information processing capabilities of plants and the impact of regulatory divergence and polyploidisation. This project would be suited for a biologist with programming skills (or wishing to learn them) or a computer scientist keen to develop skills in the upcoming area of computational biology. Training will be provided in all relevant areas.
This project has been shortlisted for funding by the Norwich Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP). Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed as part of the studentship competition. Candidates will be interviewed on either the 8th, 9th or 10th January 2019.
The NRP DTP offers postgraduates the opportunity to undertake a 4-year research project whilst enhancing professional development and research skills through a comprehensive training programme. You will join a vibrant community of world-leading researchers. All NRPDTP students undertake a three-month professional internship (PIPS) during their study. The internship offers exciting and invaluable work experience designed to enhance professional development. Full support and advice will be provided by our Professional Internship team. Students with, or expecting to attain, at least an upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent, are invited to apply.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website: www.biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk
Funding Notes
For funding eligibility guidance, please visit our website: http://biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/how-to-apply/funding-and-eligibility. Full Studentships cover a stipend (UKRI rate: £14,777pa – 2018/9), research costs and tuition fees at UK/EU rate and are available to UK and EU students who meet the UK residency requirements.
Students from EU countries who do not meet the UK residency requirements may be eligible for a fees-only award. Students in receipt of a fees-only award will be eligible for a maintenance stipend awarded by the NRPDTP Bioscience Doctoral Scholarships. To be eligible students must meet the EU residency requirements.