Do you have a Master’s degree and are looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Vlaams Instituut Voor Biotechnologie, Belgium is now accepting applications for several funded PhD programs across a range of research areas.
1. Fully Funded PhD in Discovery of novel bioactive metabolites driving tomato-fungi chemical warfare
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Chemical communication via specialized metabolites determines interactions between fungi and plants. Fungi possess a metabolite treasure trove, with potent applications for agriculture and human health, yet the vast majority await discovery, typically because their biosynthesis is silent in lab conditions. Within this PhD project, you will exploit an innovative plant-based platform to discover, study and produce yet unknown fungal metabolites. The plant-based platform is designed based on novel, paradigm-shifting insights acquired during our past research on plant stress hormones. As such, we expect it will offer unprecedented possibilities to activate and study fungal metabolism.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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2. Fully Funded PhD in Evolutionary Biology
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Diatoms are the most productive and species-rich group of microalgae. They have extensively colonized marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, contributing 20% of all carbon fixation on Earth. Despite the global significance of diatoms, the genetic basis and regulatory mechanisms underlying their evolutionary and ecological success remain largely uncharted territory. Unraveling these mechanisms is crucial to assess how diatoms respond to climate change. In this project, we will experimentally evolve diatoms under selection for resilience against warmer temperatures, and chart the molecular mechanisms underlying diatom adaptation.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
3. Fully Funded PhD
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Embedded within both VIB and KU Leuven, we offer a unique PhD experience with access to state-of-the-art facilities, expertise, and training. PhD students will have the opportunity to work together with internationally recognized scientists and develop their research projects in an innovative research environment. We also have a PhD Association, which organizes social activities, networking and upskilling events, and an annual PhD Symposium.
Application Deadline: 29th November 2024
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