PhD Researcher Opportunity in Crop Science

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Scholarshipscafe Full time

About the Scholarship

Scholarshipscafe is offering a PhD research opportunity in crop science at the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a leading researcher in the field to investigate the evolution of fungicide resistance.

This project combines theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the complex interactions between fungal pathogens and their hosts. The student will develop mathematical models to predict resistance evolution and test them using experimental evolution and competition assays.

Key Requirements

  • Strong background in plant science, applied statistics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
  • Ability to design and conduct experiments and analyze data

Benefits

The scholarship includes a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits such as health insurance and access to university facilities.



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