Dr P Etchells, Prof N Krasnogor
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Selection of plants for increases in grain size and number is essential to feed the growing world population. These plants will also require increases in stem strength to support the increased weight of the inflorescence, particularly in wet and windy conditions. Such changes are likely to become increasingly important as we enter a period of climate uncertainty. On this project, the student will use a combination of classical genetics, molecular biology and genomic technologies, including next generation sequencing and bioinformatics, to identify genes that coordinate how plant stems are organised through growth and development. Notably, the student will also gain understanding and experience of integrative systems biology modelling. We aim to identify genes and manipulate them in order to understand the genetics mechanisms that control stem strength in plants.
For further information see the website: https://www.dur.ac.uk/biosciences/
To apply:
Please complete the online application form and attach a full CV and covering letter - https://forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=553440. Informal enquiries may be made to [Email Address Removed]
Funding Notes
This is a 4 year BBSRC studentship under the Newcastle-Liverpool-Durham DTP. The successful applicant will receive research costs, tuition fees and stipend (£14,553 for 2017-18). The PhD will start in October 2018. Applicants should have, or be expecting to receive, a 2.1 Hons degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. EU candidates must have been resident in the UK for 3 years in order to receive full support. There are 2 stages to the application process.
References
Etchells JP, Provost CM, Mishra L, Turner SR (2013). WOX4 and WOX14 act downstream of the PXY receptor kinase to regulate plant vascular proliferation independently of any role in vascular organisation. Development 140(10): 2224-2234.
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