The Centre for Plant Success is bringing together a diverse range of acclaimed scientists and exceptional professional staff. Our research Nodes are located in Queensland (The University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology), New South Wales (Western Sydney University), Victoria (Monash University) and Tasmania (University of Tasmania).
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The following student opportunities are currently available with the Centre for Plant Success. Positions in green have a strong quantitative/modelling or bioinformatics aspect while those in blue have a physiology/development or molecular biology focus.
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Don't see a project here that suits your interests? Check out the expressions of interest section below for more opportunities.
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From time to time our Chief Investigators will invite expressions of interest to undertake projects with them. Available opportunities are outlined below.
Christine is currently accepting expressions of interest for PhD positions focused on enhancing the use of prior knowledge (mechanistic, genetic and physiological networks) in genomic prediction.
Sequencing plant genomes has become easier and cheaper but it’s still hard to predict how changes to the genotype of a plant will play out across the entire phenotype, not just in the short term but over seasons, years, and over evolutionary history.
The Centre will develop mathematical tools to model the myriad connections between a plant’s genetic networks and its observable traits. Building on this genotype–phenotype model, the Centre will create software tools that enable breeders to predict with greater certainty the probability of breeding success, without their needing to understand how the plant works.
This PhD project will contribute to the above Centre goals and will focus on sorghum or Arabidopsis according to your preference. If you have or will soon have Hons or Masters in Arabidopsis genetics or omics of crop population studies, plant physiology, development or hormones this PhD opportunity may suit you.
Contact Christine via email ASAP to discuss.
John is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
Tim has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
Kevin has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
Mark is currently accepting expressions of interest in the following areas:
Quantitative Genetics - view prospectus
Prediction and Andropogoneae - view prospectus
If you are interested in any of the projects outlined in the prospectus please fill out this form.
Please keep in mind that to apply for a PhD with Mark, you will also need to meet the criteria set by The University of Queensland.
Diane is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
Eloise has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
Graeme is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
Robert has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
Barbara has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
David has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
Daniel has no expressions of interest advertised at this time but is open to discussing projects with interested applicants via email.
Brad is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
Steven is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
Peter is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
Jim is not accepting expressions of interest at this time.
PhD projects
Ian is not advertising any position currently but there is always potential for hosting international PhD students who hold a scholarship and travel funding from their home institution/country.
Postdoctoral positions
Ian is not advertising any position currently. That said, for stellar candidates within 5 years of being awarded their PhD (not including career interruptions), Ian is happy to discuss the potential for hosting/supporting your bid for an Australian Research Council DECRA (Discovery Early Career Researcher Award).
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