Unravelling the stress mediated checkpoints in plants
Applied Sciences, Geography and Archaeology
How will plant cells cope with stress in the face of global climate change? Unravelling the stress mediated checkpoints in plants
Applications are invited for a fully-funded full-time studentship to work in the area of Plant Cell and Molecular Biology. The student will be expected to carry out and report an individual research study under the direction of appropriate supervisors from the department of Applied Sciences, Geography and Archaeology based at the University of Worcester and from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University.
The student will carry out a research project that will lead to the award of a higher research degree (MPhil/PhD). Unless they possess a masters qualification, they will register for an MPhil in the first instance and continuation to PhD will be subject to funding and satisfactory progress being made.
The successful applicant will normally be expected to hold (or be on line to hold) either an honours degree, at 2:1 or above, or a Master degree from a suitable background (e.g. Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics or Cell Biology). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as are a commitment and enthusiastic approach to completing a higher research degree.
The successful applicant will receive a bursary of £12,300 per annum, available from October 1st, for a period of 3 years, plus an expenses budget. Fees will be paid in full at the UK/EU rate for home and EU citizens. Overseas students are welcome to apply but will need to fund the balance of fees for Overseas Research Students.
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Application forms can be found here: http://www.worc.ac.uk/research/
The closing date for applications is. 2nd July 2008
Candidates will be invited for interview on the 16th July 2008 at Cardiff University
