PhD Student Position (Arabidopsis Reproductive Genetics/Epigenetics), Ireland

PhD Student Position (Arabidopsis Reproductive Genetics/Epigenetics)
Genetics & Biotechnology Lab, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
Application Deadline: July 10th 2009.

The Genetics & Biotechnology lab of Dr. Charles Spillane at University College Cork, Ireland is seeking applicant for a PhD position within the lab to work on genomic imprinting and gene dosage effects in Arabidopsis thaliana. The research will involve work on genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology, microscopy and genomics techniques, and significant exposure to bioinformatics. The successful applicants will work closely with postdocs and other research team members working on these areas within the lab. We are seeking highly motivated applicants who are eager to develop a long-term career in plant genetics research. In particular, we encourage applicants who have prior practical experience of Arabidopsis and/or plant molecular genetics/genomics research (e.g. as RAs, interns, etc) in research lab/institute settings. Applicants should send an e-mail outlining research interest and motivations, including; (a) your C.V. (list grades, interests and experimental skills) & (b) contact details and e-mail addresses for 3 referees to:

Dr. Charlie Spillane, Genetics & Biotechnology Lab, Biochemistry Dept & Biosciences Institute, University College Cork, LM 2.10, Cork, Ireland. E-mail: c.spillane-at-ucc.ie

The deadline for applications is July 10th 2009.

Announcement (pdf)