PhD Scholarship - Epigenetics of Pests

• PhD scholarship opportunity with CSIRO and Charles Darwin University
• $42,192 per annum stipend

CSIRO and Charles Darwin University are coming together to offer a PhD opportunity in Epigenetics of pests.

We seek an outstanding graduate to study for a PhD with Charles Darwin University co-supervised by CSIRO and working with the Australian Horticultural Industry to tackle a major issue for diagnosis of pathotypes of biosecurity pests.   This opportunity combines an intellectually challenging problem, cutting-edge technology, and working with partners spanning the gamut of the innovation spectrum.   We offer access to leading scientists and mentors, first-class facilities and first-hand experience in an environment where innovative research can change the world for the better.

You will be a student of Charles Darwin University, with all rules relating to degree candidature applying, undertaking research at CSIRO as well as the university, but not being an employee of CSIRO.

We seek someone who is flexible, in recognition of which we offer flexibility of location between the primary centres of the research in Canberra and Darwin.

Project Title: Epigenetics of pest nematodes

Project Details: Some root-knot nematode species include strains with widely varying virulence.   Significantly, these strains cannot be differentiated using morphological or any standard genetic means.   This variation in virulence is likely mediated by epigenetic control.   A multi-omics approach is needed to identify makers which can diagnose nematode populations with varying virulence to inform crop selection and rotation.