PhD Studentship - Molecular approaches toward improving Zn micronutrient nutrition in crops

References

Nazri, A. Z., Griffin, J. H. C., Peaston, K. A., Alexander-Webber, D. G. A., & Williams, L. E. (2017). F-group bZIPs in barley - a role in Zn deficiency. Plant, Cell & Environment 40, 2754-2770 

Evens, N. P., Buchner, P., Williams, L. E., & Hawkesford, M. J. (2017). The role of ZIP transporters and group F bZIP transcription factors in the Zn-deficiency response of wheat (Triticum aestivum). The Plant Journal 92, 291–304

Funding 

The project is funded by The Gerald Kerkut Trust and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Biological Sciences or allied subjects. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates of £ 14,777 per annum for 2018/19. 

Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants

Applications for an MPhil/PhD in Biological Sciences should be submitted online at:

https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Login?pos=4973&majr=4973&term=201819 

Please place Dr Lorraine Williams name in the field for proposed supervisor.

General enquiries should be made to Dr. Lorraine Williams at lew@soton.ac.uk

Any queries on the application process should be made to pgafnes@soton.ac.uk

Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. 

The University of Southampton and Biological Sciences both hold an Athena Swan Silver Awards, demonstrating their commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.  Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break.  University benefits include onsite childcare facilities, state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities, a full programme of events and a range of staff discounts.