Early Stage Researchers (PhD and Postdoc): MPIZ 3254 views

The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIZ) in is inviting applications for early stage researchers (PhD and Postdoc) positions in the areas of plant development, morphogenesis and evolution in the Department of the Director Prof Miltos Tsiantis.

Requirements:

For PhD candidates:

  • Applicant must have an M.Sc in appropriate discipline (Plant biology, Developmental biology, Computer Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Statistical, Evolutionary or Population Genetics).

For Postdocs:

  • Candidates typically will have obtained a PhD degree no more than two years ago.
  • Candidates will have shown evidence for working towards academic excellence, creativity, strong communication skills both orally and on paper and ability to work independently and harmoniously as part of a team.

Research Topics:

  1. The interplay between growth and patterning in shaping organ form: Morphogenesis, pattern formation, growth and form, leaf development, live imaging, computational modelling
  2. Natural variation of developmental traits in Cardamine hirsute: Genetics, bioinformatics, local adaptation, ecology and evolution
  3. Genetic Networks shaping leaf development in angiosperm plants: Transcriptional enhancers in development and diversity, plant homeobox genes, genome editing

Applications:

  • Application to be sent to Dr. Ismene Karakasilioti (applications.tsiantis@mpipz.mpg.de) and include the following:
  • Motivation letter explaining how their skills and interests fit.
  • CV
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIZ)
Country Germany
Fellowship Level Doctoral/Postdoctoral
Subject areas

Plant biology, Developmental biology, Computer Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Statistical, Evolutionary or Population Genetics

Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 17th September 2019
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