Two PhD positions are available with the Plant Ecophysiology and Evolution Group at Guangxi University in Nanning, China to study (1) temperature stress memory in mangroves and (2) conservation genomics of endangered tropical trees. The candidates will be part of a team studying the ecological genomics of tropical trees in the Indo-West Pacific. Other research topics are available for discussion following an accepted application.
Applicants to this position should have a Masters degree with a strong background in plant population genetics, biogeography, epigenetics or ecophysiology. Experience in genomics and/or bioinformatics are considered a major advantage when applying. Successful applicants will be fully-funded by governmental scholarships. The working language of our research group is English, however knowledge of Mandarin will be useful. The PhD students will be part of a creative and stimulating research environment consisting of both Chinese and international researchers. To apply, please contact Alison Wee at alison...@gxu.edu.cn. In your application, please include a cover letter, CV, brief research statement, and a list of references. For further information about our group please see: http://www.ecologicalgenomicslab.com/
