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Epigenomics of horticultural tree crops

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Biological sciences

Project description

This scholarship supports the research on a project aimed at deciphering functional regulatory DNA elements in the mango and macadamia genomes. You will generate extensive DNA methylation maps and combine this information with other chromatin marks in order to identify regulatory elements under control by DNA methylation, as well as to identify epigenetic variation in these species. 

Research environment

Excellent research environment for research in plant epigenomics and functional genomics is available within Tanurdžić and Crisp labs.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Supervisor

Preferred educational background

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

  • previous academic record
  • publication record
  • honours and awards
  • employment history.

A working knowledge of plant epigenomics and bioinformatics would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of plant molecular biology and genetics and genomics and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of plant molecular biology and genetics and genomics is highly desirable.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 23 February, 2026 23 February, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  2. Prepare your documentation.
  3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Associate Professor Miloš Tanurdžić (m.tanurdzic@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

  1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
  2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
  3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: EPIGENOMICS-TANURDZIC
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/epigenomics-horticultural-tree-crops

Submit an EOI

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