PhD Scholarship in Wheat Breeding Optimization: Simulation-Based Approaches for Genetic Gain and Diversity

Key details

• Host institution: Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry
• Location: Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Akademija, Lithuania, Department of Cereal Breeding
• Supervisor / contact: Dr. Andrii Gorash
• Application deadline: August 31, 2026

Funding

Fully funded

How to apply

• Follow the instructions on the official vacancy page.

About the position

We are offering a PhD Scholarship in Wheat Breeding Optimization: Simulation-Based Approaches for Genetic Gain and Diversity at the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry.

About the Project

This PhD position focuses on agriculture, specifically on improving wheat through simulation-based breeding strategies. The research aims to optimize genetic gain while maintaining diversity using advanced computational approaches.

Candidate Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., agriculture, plant breeding, genetics, or related disciplines)
• Strong analytical skills

Application Information

Interested candidates should apply directly through the official listing. No specific salary, start date, or application deadline is provided in the source description.