Work with us

Dr Annis Richardson is happy to discuss potential industrial collaborations and consultancy projects.

Potential opportunities include: 

• Research-focussed experimental and data-analysis work
• Expert literature and state-of-the-field reviews
• Project design and management
• Plant science communication
• Scientific outreach
• Event coordination

Projects can cover a broad range of topics ranging from analysis of a specific research question relating to cereal/ grass/ monocot development, genetics and engineering, to broader topics or skills offerings such as advisory roles in genetic engineering, to plant-science communication and media projects. 

If you are interested in working with us, please contact Dr Annis Richardson at annis.richardson@ed.ac.uk

Grant-funded positions will be advertised through the University of Edinburgh channels such as jobs.ac.uk

Dr Annis Richardson is also happy to discuss supporting independent applications to postdoctoral fellowship programs such as the MSCA Postdoctoral fellowships, EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships. 

If you are interested in writing a fellowship application, please contact Dr Annis Richardson at annis.richardson@ed.ac.uk explaining your area of interest and how it relates to the research program in The Plant Shape Lab, and the relevant fellowship program that you have identified.

Each year PhD positions are advertised for different funding programs based on residency status, educational background, and nationality. Check our News pages, and FindaPhD.com for active advertisements. Most positions are advertised in November / December.

Information about being a postgraduate student at Edinburgh can be found here https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate. If you are interested in applying to do a PhD with us, check your eligibility at the above link first, then contact Dr Annis Richardson at annis.richardson@ed.ac.uk with your CV, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the lab, what you would like to study, and how it fits into the research program in The Plant Shape Lab.

Please first review the information about masters of research at the University of Edinburgh, and check if you meet entry requirements here: https://biology.ed.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate-research/masters-by-research-or-mphil.

Then reach out to Dr Annis Richardson at annis.richardson@ed.ac.uk explaining your area of interest and how it relates to the research program in The Plant Shape Lab. 

Self-funded MRes students can start throughout the year, but we recommend aiming to start in October when other graduate students start their programs of study.

Motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate students are welcome to carry out a final year project or summer internship with us. If you are interested in our research, please get in touch! We always have project ideas, and these can be tailored to your interests.

For summer research placements, have a look at the funding opportunities available. We can support applications to programs such as The Genetic Society Summer Research Projects program.

For University of Edinburgh honours research projects, reach out to Dr Annis Richardson at annis.richardson@ed.ac.uk in the September of your 4th year, explaining why you are interested in the lab and what skills you would like to learn. We can write a project proposal together for a self-proposed project submission.