PhD in Tree Epigenetics & Drought Memory

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual stipend

Home fees

Research Training Support Grant

Résumé du poste

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD researcher to study how environmental information is recorded in tree DNA via epigenetic marks. The project links dendrochronology, ecology and epigenetics, examining DNA methylation across tree rings.

Funded through CENTA3 DLA by NERC, the studentship covers stipend, home fees, and a Research Training Support Grant. International applicants eligible up to 30% of cohort.

Qualifications

• At least a 2:1 at UK BSc level or a pass at UK MSc level or equivalent.
• Experience with epigenetics or DNA methylation is advantageous.
• Interest in tree biology and dendrochronology is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Investigate how environmental information is recorded in tree DNA through epigenetic marks.
• Compare DNA methylation across different tree rings and relate epigenetic changes to drought history.
• Contribute to integrating dendrochronology, ecology and epigenetics in trees.

Formation

UK 2:1 BSc or MSc equivalent

Description du poste

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD researcher to study how environmental information is recorded in tree DNA via epigenetic marks. The project links dendrochronology, ecology and epigenetics, examining DNA methylation across tree rings.

Funded through CENTA3 DLA by NERC, the studentship covers stipend, home fees, and a Research Training Support Grant. International applicants eligible up to 30% of cohort.