Te Papa Msc Scholarship in Molecular Systematics At Victoria University
The purpose of the award is to promote research between Te Papa and Victoria University in the area of molecular systematics, ecology and evolution.An MSc degree at Victoria University is undertaken over two years (Parts 1 and 2) and involves four courses worth equal marks, plus a research thesis worth 60% of the total. The Te Papa-VUW scholarship provides the successful applicant with a student stipend of $4000 in part 1 (2009) and $6000 in part 2 (2010). The project offered in 2009-2010 will be a molecular systematic investigation of the New Zealand species of Pseudopanax (Araliaceae) or Gleichenia (Gleicheniaceae), or another project to be determined. The thesis research will involve the DNA sequencing of chloroplast and nuclear genes, with complementary morphological analyses, and will address phylogenetic questions such as the relationships between species and generic boundaries, as well as issues of biogeography and species-delimitation. The ideal applicant will have completed a BSc degree and have an interest in New Zealand plants and molecular phylogenetic techniques.
For more information about the thesis project or studying towards an MSc degree at Victoria University contact: Dr Leon Perrie (e-mail: [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]), Dr Heidi Meudt (e-mail: [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]), or Dr Peter Ritchie (e-mail: [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]).
For information about the School of Biological Sciences and a copy of the post-graduate prospectus visit http://www.vuw.ac.nz/sbs
Posted: 03/09/2008