University Of Portsmouth PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Narcissus 2024

This Ph.D. project explores the rarely studied area of corona structures in Narcissus flowers, highlighting the striking species-to-species variation. To solve the puzzles surrounding corona development, the research combines cooperative efforts, high-throughput DNA sequencing, developmental genetics, and macroevolutionary analyses.

The project’s objectives are to pinpoint important genes, comprehend corona specification, and investigate how hybridization contributes to morphological innovation. The study’s conclusions are not only beneficial from a scientific standpoint but also have real-world applications for the UK’s daffodil breeding industry.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2024
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Portsmouth
• City to studyPortsmouth
• School to studyUniversity of Portsmouth
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• A good first ecological science degree or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
• Proficiency in English (IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0).
• Interests in botany/horticulture, evolutionary/developmental biology, and high-throughput DNA/RNA sequencing.
• Skills in taxonomy, microscopy, molecular biology, experience with high-throughput data analysis, R/programming.

Application Documents

Applicants should submit:

• Personal statement
• Proof of degrees and grades
• Details of two referees
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Up-to-date CV

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit University Of Portsmouth website.