Regenerate or Replace: Understanding the logic of plant decisions after tissue damage

Outline

This project will use advanced molecular genetic approaches and imaging combined with the use of computer models to test and understand how these networks are integrated. It may also involve the use of single cell RNA sequencing to follow the dynamics of regeneration. The three supervisors have extensive experience in the root system, bringing together world leading expertise in root biology (Scheres), cell division control (Murray) and modeling (Grieneisen). The student will spend part of the project conducting experiments at the University of Wageningen (Netherlands).

What is funded

The project is fully funded for 3 years by Cardiff University and is open to applicants meeting UK or EU residency requirements. It is not open to non-EU applicants subject to overseas fees.

Duration

3 years

Eligibility

You should have obtained, or be about to obtain a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree in Biology , or a related subject. Alternatively, applicants with equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK will also be considered. Applicants with a Lower Second Class degree will be considered if they also have a Master’s degree. Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to meet the minimum University requirements (e.g. 6.5 IELTS)

How to Apply

The project is available immediately, but can start at a mutually agreed date before 1st October 2020 at the latest.

Applicants should apply to the Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences with a start 1 October 2020:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/biosciences-phd-mphil-md

In the research proposal section of your application, please specify the project title and supervisors of this project and copy the project description in the text box provided. In the funding section, please select ’I will be applying for a scholarship/grant’ and specify that you are applying for advertised funding from Regenerate or Replace: Understanding the logic of plant decisions after tissue damage.

For informal queries about this project please contact Professor Jim Murray at murrayja1@cardiff.ac.uk.