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PhD in Plant Immunity – NLR Sensor Evolution & Engineering
Organization: University of Queensland
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Deadline: 10 February 2026
Position Overview
This PhD focuses on studying the structure–function relationship of plant NLR immune receptors, how they evolve, and how to engineer synthetic resistosomes for disease resistance in crops.
Candidate Requirements
- MSc in Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
- Strong interest in structural biology and immune signalling
- Experience in protein work or CRISPR is a plus
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https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/phd-opportunities
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