Luis Apiolaza

A funded PhD scholarship is available at the University of Canterbury, School of Forestry, in collaboration with the Radiata Pine Breeding Company. The project focuses on enriching within-trial analysis using remote sensing data in tree breeding trials, combining environmental science, biology, and agriculture. The successful candidate will work with Dr Vega Xu and Professor Luis Apiolaza, as well as other collaborators from RPBC and the university. The scholarship is fully funded for three years, covering tuition and a stipend. Applicants should have a background in environmental science, biology, forestry, agriculture, or a related field, and an interest in remote sensing and quantitative genetics. More details about eligibility and application procedures will be released in two weeks. Interested candidates should review the provided links and monitor for updates on the application process.