PhD OPPORTUNITY in the Plant-Water Relations Lab, part of the Department of Renewable Resources/University of Alberta.
PREFERRED START DATE: 2017-05-01 POSITION SUMMARY: The structure and function of vascular tissue has important implications for plant growth. However, vascular transport is constrained by abiotic stress, such as water shortage. The successful candidate will study how abiotic stress impacts the structure and function of vascular tissue. To study this, we will use poplar as a model plant. Clonal plants will be grown in a growth chamber or greenhouse. Limited field work or collecting of samples in the field is possible. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Background in plant biology or a related field. 2) Fluency in written and spoken English. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) MSc degree. 2) Interest in tree biology, functional anatomy/imaging, and ecophysiology. 3) Experience in growing plants in a greenhouse or growth chamber is an asset. SALARY: CAN$ 25,000/yr. A recruitment scholarship in addition to the regular stipend amount may be offered to candidates with a GPA of 3.7 or higher if the degree is from a Canadian university or an equivalent institution. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please send a letter of interest explaining your motivation to apply for the position, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information of 2-3 potential references to uwe.hacke at ualberta.ca. Websites: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~hacke ; http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/en/GraduateProgram/Handbook/PhD.aspx
