奥本大学硕博全奖机会:走向成功的黄金跳板

奥本大学Auburn University),简称“AU”“Auburn”,创办于1856年,是美国阿拉巴马州最大的大学,也是该州第一个录取黑人学生的传统白人大学。

奥本大学坐落在阿拉巴马州的奥本大学城,距美国东南部第一大城市亚特兰大约一个半小时车程,奥本市是全美著名的大学城,校内设有240,000平方英尺的娱乐和健康中心供学生运动和娱乐,校园餐饮服务提供了丰富多样的餐饮选择,为学生提供了便利,学校还有各种音乐会、文化和体育赛事、国际活动和艺术展览等贯穿全年,2018年《Livability》评选奥本为“最宜居之地”前100位,《普林斯顿评论》也将奥本大学评为“生活质量十佳大学”。

项目介绍

Fully Funded MS and Ph.D. Positions available in Forestry biotechnology at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

Application deadline: May 26, 2024

The Hao Chen lab at Auburn University is inviting motivated Master and PhD applicants to join the new forestry biotechnology lab. Full scholarships will be provided to PhD students.

You will have the opportunity to engage with three major research projects:

1. Understanding the myths of the controlling mechanisms how plant transcriptionally synthesize secondary cell wall and use genetic engineering methods to improve wood property used for pulp, paper, and biofuel industries.

2.Field trials of genetically engineered trees to measure eco-physiological and economical traits of these trees.

3. Development of new transformation methods for woody species. When you graduate, you will get real-world experiences in forestry molecular biology, genetics, and physiology.

Admission Requirements:

Transcripts: One unofficial transcript. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program. GPA: minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Recommendations: 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.Curriculum Vitae.

Test Scores: English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL 79 (iBT) or IELTS 6.5. The GRE score is not required.

Personal Statement: Please include the following in your personal statement (maximum 1000 words): Prior research experience(s)-describe research conducted and your role on the project. Research interests; Career goals

During the review process, a personal interview may be required. All applications for admission to the Ph.D. program will be reviewed by Dr. Hao Chen and his collaborators (M.S. do not need). Admission decisions are made based on an overall evaluation of the applicant’s ability to complete advanced study in forestry genetics, genomics and biotechnology.

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