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PhD in Understanding Growth Strain in Eucalyptus Timber University of Canterbury in New Zealand
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Funded PhD project. The scholarship covers full university fees and provides a stipend of $33,000 per year for three years.
Country
New Zealand
University
University of Canterbury
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PhD opportunity in Understanding Growth Strain in Eucalyptus Timber at the University of Canterbury, School of Forestry / New Zealand School of Forestry, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This funded PhD project focuses on growth stresses in plantation-grown eucalypts, with a particular emphasis on Eucalyptus fastigata. The project aims to understand why growth strain limits the use of plantation eucalypts for higher-value solid wood products and how these stresses might be mitigated.
Research topics include wood science, forestry, plant biology, genetics, materials science, and chemistry. Applied work will involve screening a New Zealand E. fastigata seed orchard for low growth stresses, studying age-age correlations, and exploring genetic control of growth stresses. Fundamental work will probe the physical principles behind the stresses and examine cell wall and sap chemistry.
The project is supervised by Dr Clemens Altaner (Associate Professor for Wood Science). Applicants should have a GPA of 7.0 (A-) or higher and either a four-year bachelor degree with first class honours or a Master’s degree in wood science & technology, biomaterials, forestry, or a related field. A valid driver’s licence is required, and the successful candidate must be willing to do both field and lab work.
Funding is provided as a 3-year PhD scholarship covering full university fees plus a stipend of NZ$33,000 per year. Applications are reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, prepare a full CV including transcript, the names of at least two referees, a statement of research interests and proposed start date, and evidence of English language proficiency. For entry requirements, see the University of Canterbury PhD information page. Contact [email protected] for enquiries.
Funding details
Funded PhD project. The scholarship covers full university fees and provides a stipend of $33,000 per year for three years.
What's required
Applicants should have a GPA of 7.0 (A-) or higher and either a four-year bachelor degree with first class honours or a Master’s degree in wood science & technology, biomaterials, forestry, or a related field. A valid driver’s licence is required, and candidates must be willing to undertake both field and laboratory work. Applicants must also meet the University of Canterbury’s PhD entry requirements and provide evidence of English language proficiency.
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