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Washington State University

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The Institute of Biological Chemistry in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University is seeking a full-time Research Associate in Pullman, Washington. The position is centered on evaluating and certifying heat resilience in wheat, with a strong emphasis on reproductive-stage responses to heat stress. The successful candidate will contribute to a research program that combines greenhouse and field experimentation with advanced plant imaging and...

Biochemistry
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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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The International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering seven fully funded PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The graduate school investigates fundamental biological processes in plants and develops knowledge and materials that can support innovative plant breeding. Research projects span reproductive development, org...

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Washington State University

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Washington State University is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment at the Institute of Biological Chemistry in Pullman, Washington. The research specialty is evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat, with emphasis on plant stress biology and wheat reproductive development. The successful researcher will conduct greenhouse and field trials examining heat resilience during wheat reproductive stages; design, manufacture, and service port...

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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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Germany

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7 fully funded PhD student positions are available in Computational & Experimental Plant Sciences through the International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology (IMPRS), a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The programme is designed for highly qualified doctoral researchers from Germany and around the world. Training is in English and students are supported by an advisory committee, profess...

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in College Station, Texas, within the Department of Soil & Crop Sciences. The position focuses on designing and executing experiments related to soil and plant microbiomes. The successful researcher will analyze experimental data, prepare reports and manuscripts, present findings at group meetings and conferences, contribute to proposal development, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, develop collaborations, and par...

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University of Nottingham

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The University of Nottingham is inviting applications for an EPSRC PhD studentship on novel optics and artificial intelligence approaches to imaging the centre of a live, intact plant root. Based in the Optics and Photonics Research Group within the Faculty of Engineering, the multidisciplinary project combines optical microscopy, AI, machine learning, wavefront correction, computer vision, and plant biosciences. The research will address the challenge of imaging deep inside complex plant roots,...

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University of Hohenheim

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PhD position in Yield Stability in Nutritional Crop Physiology is available within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. The project is situated in plant science, agriculture, crop physiology, and nutritional crop research, with a focus on understanding and improving the stability of crop yields. This opportunity may suit candidates interested in plant performance, physiological mechanisms, crop productivity, and robust agricultural systems. The post is...

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University of Saskatchewan

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The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources is hosting an information session for students exploring graduate studies after completing an undergraduate degree. The College offers research opportunities across agriculture, food systems, environmental sustainability, and related disciplines. Featured programs include Agricultural Economics (M.Sc. and Ph.D.), Applied Economics (Ph.D.), Animal and Poultry Science (M.Sc. and Ph.D.), Food and Bioproduct Sciences (P.G.D.), ...

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Harry Child

University of Plymouth

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[Fully funded for 4 years, including full Home and International tuition fees plus a UKRI stipend at the 2027-28 rate.] PhD Studentship at the University of Plymouth in collaboration with the University of Exeter. This project, Uncovering the impact of multiple anthropogenic stress factors on rhizosphere plant-microbe interactions , investigates how combinations of global change pressures such as warming, drought, soil contaminants and pesticides affect the plant-soil interface. The research foc...

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Jichi Medical University

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Jichi Medical University is recruiting experienced technical staff, senior technicians/lab managers, postdocs, and specially appointed researchers in life sciences / molecular biology at its Plastic Surgery course in Tochigi, Japan. The role includes animal experiments and management, tissue staining, Western blotting, real-time q-PCR, cell culture, laboratory maintenance (buffer preparation, reagent management, ordering), technical guidance for graduate students, preparation of ethics and anima...

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Chikae Tatsumi

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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The Microbial and Ecosystem Ecology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan, is seeking motivated PhD students and research interns for fully funded positions. The unit studies how environmental factors such as vegetation type, land-management practices, and climate change shape terrestrial microbial communities. Research interests include microorganisms that form symbiotic associations with plants, soil organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, carbon storage...

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RIKEN

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RIKEN’s Research Center for Environmental Resource Science is recruiting for the Metabolic Systems Research Team in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. This is a fixed-term Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity in plant metabolism , metabolic engineering , and bio-manufacturing , linked to the JST Innovative GX Technology Creation Program (GteX) project Construction of an Advanced Plant Bio-Manufacturing Platform . The team studies how plant metabolites are biosynthesized, accumulated, and regulat...

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Living costs in Japan

Estimated costs in Japan.

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Japan

Dining Out & Social

Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

¥4.5k

$30/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Health Insurance

Student health insurance or surcharge per year

¥30.0k

$200/yr

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Nagoya University

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Japan

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Crop Science

Botany

Plant Biology

Fluorescence Imaging

Optical Imaging

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University of Tokyo

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Japan

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Botany

Horticulture

Plant Biology

Plant Reproduction

Plant Morphology

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University of Tokyo

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Japan

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Biochemistry

Organic Chemistry

Biosynthesis

Chemical Biology

Protein Chemistry

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University of Tokyo

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Japan

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Botany

Cell Biology

Plant Biology

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Developmental Biology

University of Tokyo

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Japan

Research Interests

Botany

Cell Biology

Plant Biology

Plant Morphology

Chloroplast Biology

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Hiroshima University

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Japan

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

Chloroplast Biology

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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