PhD position in Plant Molecular Biology 1061 views

The Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS), Faculty of Science at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is inviting applications for a PhD position in Plant Molecular Biology.

Research themes:

• Cell & Systems Biology
• Neurosciences
• Microbiology
• Green Life Sciences

About the position:

• The selected candidate will be part of a team that aims to elucidate the mechanism of volatile perception in plants.
• The team will develop new proteomics based tools and transcriptomic approaches to identify molecular players of volatile perception in plants.
• Techniques involved are: transcriptome analyses, protein affinity assays, plant transformation including CRISPR/Cas9-technology, GC-MS analyses and several bioassays with plant pathogens to identify and functionally analyse genes of interest.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold Master’s in Plant Molecular Biology and preferentially have experience in working with DNA, RNA, proteins and plant transformation.
• Affinity with specialized metabolites is appreciated, but not essential.
• Applicant must have excellent communication skills and must be able to work both independently and in a team.

Duration: maximum for 04 years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation)

Applications:

• Apply online and application must include:
• CV (including contact details of two academic referees);
• Letter of motivation.