PhD Opportunity Alert: Join our innovative research project focusing on the development of bruise-resistant ‘Maris Piper’ potatoes. Tuber bruising poses a significant commercial challenge, impacting the appearance and flavor of potatoes and incurring substantial costs. This project aims to identify candidate genes to enhance bruise resilience using advanced gene-editing techniques, with a strong focus on ‘Maris Piper’ as a model variety.
PhD Scholarship: Exploration into Creating Bruise Resilient ‘Maris Piper’ Potatoes
Summary Table:
- Position Type: PhD Scholarship
- Research Focus: Bruise-Resistant Potatoes
- Scholarship Description: Investigate candidate genes and employ CRISPR gene-editing to improve bruise resilience in ‘Maris Piper’ potatoes.
- Eligibility: Applicants with an Honors Degree (or equivalent) in Plant Science, Applied Statistics, or related science subjects, including those with a Master’s degree.
- Required Documents: Complete the online application form before the specified deadline.
- How to Apply: Contact Dr. Sandra Landahl for a research discussion and apply online.
- Last Date: Application deadline: 7th January 2024
Study Area: This scholarship project focuses on enhancing the bruise resilience of ‘Maris Piper’ potatoes through the identification and modification of candidate genes. The research spans horticulture, postharvest biology, gene-editing, microscopy, and data analysis.
Scholarship Description: The project aims to identify and validate genes that can improve the bruise resilience of ‘Maris Piper’ potatoes using CRISPR gene-editing. Candidate genes will be investigated for their roles in bruise resilience. The project encompasses genetic, cellular, and physiological analyses to enhance potato quality and meet industry and consumer demands.
Eligibility: We welcome applicants with Honors Degrees (or equivalent) in Plant Science, Applied Statistics, or related science subjects. Candidates with Master’s degrees are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is open to UK, EU, and international students.
Required Documents: To apply, complete the online application form before the specified deadline.
How to Apply: For an informal discussion about the research, contact Dr. Sandra Landahl at s.landahl@cranfield.ac.uk. Afterward, complete the online application form to be considered for this scholarship.
Last Date: The application deadline is January 7, 2024. Interviews will be held in January 2024. For further application details, contact recruitment-ctp-sai@niab.com.
This fully funded scholarship, in line with UKRI-BBSRC standard rates for 2023/24, offers an annual maintenance stipend of £18,622, fee support of £4,596, a research training support grant of £5,000, and conference and UK fieldwork expenses of £300. Home students must meet specific criteria, and international students should be prepared to cover international student fees if applicable. Don’t miss the application deadline to become a part of this groundbreaking research.
