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MSc/PhD positions available in Tree Genomics
Population genomics of tropical pine trees: Genome-wide SNP chip dissection of reproductive barriers, interspecific hybridization and wood properties - MSc/PhD
The project will focus on the genomics of tropical pine trees and their interspecific hybrids grown in SouthAfrica. The MSc project will focus on hybrid and species discrimination, ancestry mapping and reproductivebarriers. The PhD project will focus on genome-wide association genetics and genomic selection of woodproperty traits. Both projects are funded by York Timbers with co-funding from the Technology InnovationAgency (TIA). Supervisor: Prof Zander Myburg.
Fine-scale dissection of xylem development in Eucalyptus grandis (plant development, transcriptomics/bioinformatics) - MSc/PhD
The project will involve fine-scale dissection of xylogenesis (xylem development) through cryosectioning andtranscriptome profiling of successive layers of developing phloem-cambium-xylem in fast-growingEucalyptus trees. The PhD study will involve a comparative analysis in tropical pine trees. Project funded byforestry industry partners and TIA. Supervisors: Prof Zander Myburg and Dr Steven Hussey.
Diurnal profiling of transcriptome and metabolome variation in source, sink and transport tissues of Eucalyptus trees – MSc
The project will involve transcriptome and metabolome profiling of carbon metabolism and development inleaf, xylem and phloem tissues of Eucalyptus trees sampled throughout two diurnal cycles in field growntrees. Project funded by Sappi and TIA. Supervisors: Dr Eshchar Mizrachi and Prof Zander Myburg
The Forest Molecular Genetics (FMG) Programme focuses on the genetic control of growth anddevelopment in fast-growing plantation trees with a view to enhance biomass production and improve woodproperties for timber, pulp, paper, and bio-materials production. We also aim to understand molecular diseaseresistance mechanisms in trees for woody biomass protection. We are affiliated with the Forestry and AgriculturalBiotechnology Institute (FABI) and the Genomics Research Institute (GRI) at UP.
Postgraduate Student Positions for 2019
First-round selection deadline: 30 November 2018Final application deadline: 10 January 2019
MSc bursary R140,000, PhD bursary R160,000
For more information or to submit an application, please contact the FMG Administrative Assistant, Mrs Thandeka Ngondo, at
[email protected] (cc [email protected]) Tel: 012-420 5033. To apply please submit an updated CV and transcripts. For
more information on the FMG Programme: http://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/index.php/research-groups/forest-molecular-genetics
