Overview
Applications are invited for a Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher (PhD) fellowship. This is a 3 year full-time position to work at the University of Leeds under the supervision of Prof Brendan Davies (http://www.plants.leeds.ac.uk/groups_dav.html) as part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network: Systems Biology Applied to Flowering (SYSFLO).
Program Description
SYSFLO is an interdisciplinary research network seeking to develop knowledge of the genetic control of flowering using a systems biology approach, a recent strategy which has emerged to address complex biological problems by linking the capture of large-scale datasets to advanced computational analysis and modelling. As well as providing high-level training in systems biology, which is a highly transferable discipline for many research arenas, there is an additional focus on career development that will benefit early-career researchers.
The SYSFLO network brings together 8 top research-led institutions located in 6 European countries (UK, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Poland and Belgium). This unique network is further supported by an industrial partner in Germany.
The appointed fellow will focus on MADS-box transcription factors that specify the identity of the reproductive organs in the flower. Using advanced methods you will look at global gene expression in specific tissue/stages, identify target genes controlled by the master regulators and study chromatin accessibility on a genome-wide scale. This high throughput data will be modelled by the bioinformatics partners in the network and you will test the newly generated regulatory gene network models in transgenic plants.
Eligible candidates
You should have a good undergraduate degree in biological sciences and should be driven by intellectual curiosity. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is an excellent command of the English language. You should be willing to work flexibly and travel to collaborating partners for training. The successful applicant would register for a PhD.
This studentship is only open to non-UK residents. Applicants will have to satisfy the eligibility requirements for an Early Stage Researcher under the European Commission Framework 7 Early Stage Training Scheme: in particular, at the time of selection you should not have resided or received education or employment in the UK for a period exceeding 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to this recruitment. You should be within four years of the start of your research career at the time of taking up the position.
Research Field
Biological sciences
Amount awarded
The Marie Curie PhD Fellow salary is fixed at €34,500 per year, plus living allowances, which will be paid in Sterling using an appropriate conversion rate.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries please contact Prof Brendan Davies, tel +44 (0)113 343 3123 , email b.h.davies@leeds.ac.uk
How to apply
To apply please submit a research study application form online and attach your CV: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/20023/postgraduate_research/86/applying_for_research_degrees
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
Applications are invited for a Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher (PhD) fellowship. This is a 3 year full-time position to work at the University of Leeds under the supervision of Prof Brendan Davies (http://www.plants.leeds.ac.uk/groups_dav.html) as part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network: Systems Biology Applied to Flowering (SYSFLO).
Program Description
SYSFLO is an interdisciplinary research network seeking to develop knowledge of the genetic control of flowering using a systems biology approach, a recent strategy which has emerged to address complex biological problems by linking the capture of large-scale datasets to advanced computational analysis and modelling. As well as providing high-level training in systems biology, which is a highly transferable discipline for many research arenas, there is an additional focus on career development that will benefit early-career researchers.
The SYSFLO network brings together 8 top research-led institutions located in 6 European countries (UK, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Poland and Belgium). This unique network is further supported by an industrial partner in Germany.
The appointed fellow will focus on MADS-box transcription factors that specify the identity of the reproductive organs in the flower. Using advanced methods you will look at global gene expression in specific tissue/stages, identify target genes controlled by the master regulators and study chromatin accessibility on a genome-wide scale. This high throughput data will be modelled by the bioinformatics partners in the network and you will test the newly generated regulatory gene network models in transgenic plants.
Eligible candidates
You should have a good undergraduate degree in biological sciences and should be driven by intellectual curiosity. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is an excellent command of the English language. You should be willing to work flexibly and travel to collaborating partners for training. The successful applicant would register for a PhD.
This studentship is only open to non-UK residents. Applicants will have to satisfy the eligibility requirements for an Early Stage Researcher under the European Commission Framework 7 Early Stage Training Scheme: in particular, at the time of selection you should not have resided or received education or employment in the UK for a period exceeding 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to this recruitment. You should be within four years of the start of your research career at the time of taking up the position.
Research Field
Biological sciences
Amount awarded
The Marie Curie PhD Fellow salary is fixed at €34,500 per year, plus living allowances, which will be paid in Sterling using an appropriate conversion rate.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries please contact Prof Brendan Davies, tel +44 (0)113 343 3123 , email b.h.davies@leeds.ac.uk
How to apply
To apply please submit a research study application form online and attach your CV: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/20023/postgraduate_research/86/applying_for_research_degrees
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
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