PhD Studentship – E5 Doctoral Training Partnership: This PhD project focuses on developing strategies to enhance the resilience of kelp cultivars to environmental stressors, aiming to address challenges in marine restoration and sustainable aquaculture. Combining fieldwork and bioinformatics, this opportunity offers an extensive training program.
Building Resilient Kelp Cultivars via Priming with Multiple Environmental Stressors
Designation:
PhD Studentship – E5 Doctoral Training Partnership
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Marine Biology / Algal Biotechnology |
| Location | SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science) and the University of Edinburgh (Roslin Institute) |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Algal Biotechnology, Marine Science, Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, or Molecular Biology; experience with culturing algae and molecular biology techniques preferred. |
Description:
Kelps are vital marine species affected by climate change, leading to their decline in distribution. This project aims to establish priming strategies to improve growth and reproductive success in kelp species, particularly Saccharina latissima. Key objectives include:
- Developing priming strategies for gametophytes under environmental stress.
- Crossbreeding selected resilient strains and assessing their performance.
- Investigating molecular genetics and metabolic responses to stress.
The studentship offers opportunities for hands-on experience in both lab and field settings over three years, with training in various scientific skills, including molecular techniques and bioinformatics.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply through the E4-DTP website: Application Link.
Last Date for Apply:
Monday, 6 January 2025, at 12:00 noon GMT.
For any inquiries, please contact: Puja.kumari@sams.ac.uk.
