PhD fellowship in Stomatal Traits for Drought Resilience in Faba Bean

This PhD fellowship focuses on investigating stomatal traits to enhance drought resilience in faba bean, a key legume crop. The role requires a strong foundation in plant physiology, particularly in understanding stomatal function and its impact on plant water use efficiency and stress responses. Candidates should have knowledge of plant biology, drought stress mechanisms, and crop science. Experience with experimental design and data analysis in plant research is essential. Familiarity with techniques such as gas exchange measurements, microscopy for stomatal imaging, and possibly molecular biology methods to study gene expression related to stomatal regulation would be advantageous. The project likely involves controlled environment and field experiments to assess phenotypic traits under drought conditions. Skills in statistical analysis and proficiency with software tools for data processing and visualization are important. The position is suitable for candidates with a strong academic background in plant sciences, agronomy, or related disciplines, aiming to develop expertise in crop improvement for abiotic stress tolerance. The fellowship offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture by enhancing legume resilience to climate change-induced drought stress.