PhD in DMSP Cycling in Maize: Microbes & Climate Signals

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD studentship

Job summary

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a funded PhD project focusing on Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) biology in maize. The project combines fieldwork in East Anglia with molecular ecology, analytical chemistry, and bioinformatics, supported by ARIES funding.

You will develop skills across lab and field methods and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. ARIES studentships cover fees, stipend (£21,805 p.a.

Qualifications

• Background in microbiology or biology.
• Minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor degree.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seasonal field study of DMSP production and cycling in maize.
• Perform process- and molecular-level analyses (GC, LC-MS, RT-qPCR) on plant tissue and soils.
• Develop and present findings at meetings and conferences and in publications.

Skills

Microbiology

Biology

Research skills

Education

Bachelor degree (2:1)

Tools

Gas chromatography

LC-MS (LC-MS)

RT-qPCR

DNA-stable isotope probing

Job description

The University of East Anglia invites applications for a funded PhD project focusing on Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) biology in maize. The project combines fieldwork in East Anglia with molecular ecology, analytical chemistry, and bioinformatics, supported by ARIES funding.

You will develop skills across lab and field methods and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. ARIES studentships cover fees, stipend (£21,805 p.a.