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Taxonomy and Genetics Scholarship

Scholarship details

Taxonomy and Genetics Scholarship
Study levels Ph D
Value $25,000
Close date Friday, 5 November 2021

About the scholarship

A postgraduate student is required with a background in molecular biology/bacteriology/genetics to begin a three year research project leading to a PhD degree on the taxonomy and genetics of an Erwinia species which is a potential biocontrol agent for black rot of Brassica. The PhD studentship will be based at the Bio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand under the supervision of Dr Andrew Pitman and Professor John Hampton (Bio-Protection Research Centre), and Dr Peter Fineran (University of Otago).

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a letter explaining why you think you are the person who should receive this studentship.

Please submit to Professor John Hampton [email protected]

Entry requirements

A postgraduate student is required with a background in molecular biology/bacteriology/genetics to begin a three year research project leading to a PhD degree on the taxonomy and genetics of an Erwinia species which is a potential biocontrol agent for black rot of Brassica. The PhD studentship will be based at the Bio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand under the supervision of Dr Andrew Pitman and Professor John Hampton (Bio-Protection Research Centre), and Dr Peter Fineran (University of Otago).