APAI PhD Scholarships Plant Molecular Biology, University of Queensland, Australia
APAI PhD Scholarships Plant Molecular Biology
Project Summary: These PhD projects are part of two ARC Linkage projects in collaboration with CSR Sugar Ltd to investigate the molecular and physiological effects of expression in sugarcane of genes that influence sugar metabolism. Applicants will have the opportunity fo choose between several projects that range from fundamental to applied research in areas such as the mechanisms of transgene silencing, the control of gene expression and the effects of enzymes for biosynthesis of high-value sugars in different cellular compartments.
Number
Available: Four Australian Postgraduate Awards Industry (APAI)
Stipend: $25,118 p.a. (non taxable)
Duration:
3 years
The research will be undertaken primarily within the Faculty of Biological and Chemical Sciences, The University of Queensland. The research team is headed by Professor Robert Birch in collaboration with Dr Bernie Carroll and Dr Mick Graham.
Eligibility:
Applicants must :
* Be Australian citizens or have Permanent Resident Status;
* Have achieved Honours Class 1 or equivalent; and
* Have a background in relevant disciplines including molecular biology, cell biology, genomics or biochemistry, and an interest in plant biotechnology.
Applications:
Must consist of the following:
* One page covering letter including the scholarship application number 3015113, contact address and telephone number. Include within this page a statement of your main area(s) of research interest and your career goals following PhD completion;
* Application for admission and enrolment form completed from the UQ Graduate School Forms website;
* Complete academic transcripts including degrees or diplomas awarded and the duration and outcomes of any previous research higher degree enrolment ; and
* Curriculum Vitae including names and contact details of two or three referees, including a senior person (preferably your supervisor) closely associated with your research work.
Application Format:
To be sent as a printed copy
Place a clip at the top left hand corner (do not bind or enclose applications in folders).
Copies of transcripts are sufficient, originals will be requested later for short-listed applicants.
Retain a copy of your reference because the University does not return applications.
Send Applications to: Mrs Pat Cosgriff
Botany Department/School of Integrative Biology
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
Scholarship Tags: APAI, Australia, Biology, Molecular, PhD, Plant, scholarships, University of Queensland
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