Scholarships in University for PhD, Masters and Postdoctoral in Plant Stress Biology, Ireland

Scholarships in University College Dublin offers PhD, Master and Postdoctoral Study in the field of Plant Stress Biology

Study Subject: Plant Stress Biology
Employer: University College Dublin
Scholarships for College Level: PhD, Masters and Postdoctoral

Scholarships 2011 Description: The postdoctoral scientist will focus on several (three)toxin-responsive genes and will oversee and conduct research in order to
* Analyse the effect of gene silencing/overexpression on wheat yield, heat tolerance, pathogen resistance and herbicide tolerance
* Determine the effect of these genes on plant programmed cell death
* Determine the identity of wheat proteins that interact with one novel toxin-responsive wheat protein
* Analyse the importance of putative motifs within one novel toxin-responsive protein in protein-protein interactions and the
activity of interacting proteins
* Localise (at the cellular and tissue level) the encoded proteins
* Determine the substrate specificity and function of these genes

Minimum requirements for the postdoctoral scientist:
• A PhD in plant science from an internationally reputable institution (completed)
• A BSc (2:1 or higher) in botany/plant science/microbiology/biochemistry/molecular biology/crop science from an internationally reputable institution (completed)
• Experience of plant (preferably monocot) transformation
• Extensive molecular biology expertise, including vector construction, RNA/DNA analysis, etc.
• Experience of confocal microscopy
• Major author of a minimum of three publications in international peer-reviewed journals, or equivalent

Desirable requirements for the postdoctoral scientist:
• Experience of protein science
• Plant pathology expertise
• Cell biology expertise
• Experience of student supervision, project report writing

PhD student 1 will focus on toxin-responsive genes and conduct research in order to
• Analyse the effect of gene silencing/overexpression on wheat yield, heat tolerance, pathogen resistance and herbicide tolerance (four genes)
• Characterise the promoter region of one novel toxin-responsive gene and analyse the regulation of this gene and genes that encode interacting proteins
• Determine the substrate specificity and function of one select stress resistance-associated gene

PhD student 2 will focus on toxin-responsive genes and conduct research in order to
• Determine the effect of several select DON resistance-associated genes on plant programmed cell death
• Localise (at the cellular and tissue level) the proteins encoded by three toxin-responsive genes
• Determine the substrate specificity and function of a select stress resistance-associated gene
PHD postions will be for a period of four years. Students will complete taught courses, in addition to their research activities.
They will receive an annual stipend of approx. 18000 euro and additionally, fees will be paid (5500 euros per annum).

Minimum requirements for the PhD student
• A BSc (2:1 or higher) in botany/plant science/microbiology/biochemistry/molecular biology/crop science from an internationally reputable institution (completed)
• Substantial molecular biology expertise, including vector construction, RNA/DNA analysis, etc.
• Plant biology experience – practical and theoretical

Desirable requirements for the PhD students:
• A MSc (2:1 or higher) in botany/plant science/microbiology/biochemistry/molecular biology/crop science from an internationally reputable institution (completed)
• Experience in monocot research
• Co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications in international journals
• Cell biology or plant transformation experience

The MSc student will conduct research in order to
* Analyse the effect of gene silencing/overexpression on wheat yield, heat tolerance, pathogen resistance and herbicide tolerance (2
genes)
* Determine the substrate specificity and function of a select stress resistance-associated gene
Minimum requirements for the MSc student:
• A BSc (2:1 or higher) in botany/plant science/microbiology/biochemistry/molecular biology/crop science froman internationally reputable institution (completed)
• Substantial molecular biology expertise, including vector construction, RNA/DNA analysis, etc.
Desirable requirements for the MSc students:
• Plant biology experience – practical and theoretical
• Experience in monocot research
• Co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications in international journals
• Cell biology or plant transformation experience

The MSc postion will be for a period of two years. Students will complete taught courses, in addition to their research activities.
They will receive an annual stipend of approx. 18000 euro and additionally, fees will be paid (5500 euros per annum).

Scholarships in University Applicants Should send their CV and a Letter of interest to the fiona.doohan-at-ucd.ie. In order to be eligible for further assessment , they must indicate which position they are applying for.

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