PhD Scholarship Plant Molecular Biology / Physiology / Biochemistry, Australia
The Centre for Native Floriculture (CNF) is based at the University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus within the School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences. The CNF’s research is focused on identifying and developing new floricultural products. The project focus is on Betalain pigments which are only found in a small number of plant species. The aims are to understand the roles that these pigments play in responding to environmental stresses, and to clone novel pigment synthesis genes for the future modification of flower and foliage colour in ornamental plants. Applicants are required to have a first class or high 2A honours degree, or equivalent, in plant biology, preferably with a background in plant molecular biology, biochemistry or physiology. Please refer to PDF for more information.
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until March 23, 2009.
PhD Scholarship – Plant Molecular Biology / Physiology / Biochemistry
CENTRE FOR NATIVE FLORICULTURE, SCHOOL OF LAND, CROP AND FOOD
SCIENCES
Excellent PhD opportunity for a motivated individual interested in plant
biotechnology and floriculture.
The Centre for Native Floriculture (CNF) is based at the University of
Queensland’s Gatton Campus within the School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences.
The CNF’s research is focused on identifying and developing new floricultural
products. The CNF was established in 2004, and continues to facilitate the
development of Queensland’s floricultural industries through development of new
products, increasing people’s skills and capabilities within the floriculture
industries, and training students at various levels to underpin future development
of these industries.
The Role: We seek a PhD scholar (APAI) funded by an ARC Linkage grant
awarded to Dr Dion Harrison and Professor Daryl Joyce with the Centre for Native
Floriculture at The University of Queensland, in collaboration with Aussie Colours
Pty Ltd, an ornamental plant breeding and biotechnology commercialisation
company, and Dr Kevin Davies at Crop & Food Research in Palmerston North,
New Zealand. The project will be based at The University of Queensland, Gatton
Campus. However, there will be opportunities to visit and conduct research in Dr
Davies’ lab in New Zealand. The project focus is on Betalain pigments which
are only found in a small number of plant species. The aims are to understand the
roles that these pigments play in responding to environmental stresses, and to
clone novel pigment synthesis genes for the future modification of flower and
foliage colour in ornamental plants.
The person: Applicants are required to have a first class or high 2A honours
degree, or equivalent, in plant biology, preferably with a background in plant
molecular biology, biochemistry or physiology. Applicants must be citizens or
permanent residents of Australia, or citizens of New Zealand, and must also be
eligible for admission to the PhD program at The University of Queensland.
Applicants may be eligible for a relocation allowance for the successful applicant
and any dependants.
Remuneration: The remuneration package will be $25,627 p.a. tax-free APAI
stipend for three years.
Contact: To discuss the project and PhD position please contact Dr Dion
Harrison, telephone (07) 5460 1313>or email dion.harrison@uq.edu.au.
To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your interest
and suitability for this position to: Dr Dion Harrison, Centre for Native
Floriculture, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Qld 4343, or email
dion.harrison@uq.edu.au.
Applications close 23rd March 2009.
Reference No 3018463.
