Aberystwyth University Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences
Aberystwyth University
Applications are invited for the following PhD research studentships to commence 1 October 2008.
Deadline 30th May 2008
• Dissection of the genetic control of drought tolerance in red clover using translational genomics.
Funded by BBSRC Crop Science Programme. (RS/1/2008)
• Cellular and molecular characterisation of senescence in the energy grass Miscanthus.
Funded by EPSRC. (RS/3/2008)
• Manipulation of lignin in the energy grass Miscanthus.
Funded by EPSRC. (RS/4/2008)
Candidates should possess or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate biological science subject. To be eligible candidates must be able to demonstrate a relevant connection to the UK at the date of application.
Further particulars can be obtained from Nigel Robertson: nlr@aber.ac.uk
www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/
Funding information
- Funding applies to:
- EU applicants (including UK)
- Funding notes:
- To be eligible candidates must be able to demonstrate a relevant connection to the UK at the date of application.
Contacts and how to apply
- Administrative contact and how to apply:
- Candidates should supply a CV (including the names of three referees) and covering letter (quoting project reference) to Nigel Robertson, HR Department, IBERS, Gogerddan, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3EB (Email: nlr@aber.ac.uk).
Terms and Conditions:
Stipend : £12,600 pa with payments made quarterly in advance.
The stipend is revalorised annually on 1 October
Tuition Fees : Will be paid in full by the funding body for UK and EU students
Holidays : Not more than 8 weeks per annum including public and
privilege holidays - Application deadline:
- 30 May 2008
