PhD position in Plant Molecular Biology 813 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.
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Country Netherlands
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Subject areas Plant Molecular Biology
Fellowship amount €2,325 to €2,972 gross per month
Eligibility Master’s degree
Deadline 27 February 2019
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