Doctoral student - plasmids in plant beneficial bacteria
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Högskolejobb / Uppsala
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The Department of Plant Biology undertakes fundamental research on model organisms, agricultural crops, forest trees and bioenergy crops. Our main areas of research comprise the interaction of plants with microorganisms and other environmental stresses, plant growth and development, biotechnology and metabolic engineering, regulation of gene expression, population genetics, genome analysis and the development of breeding systems. Species in use are model organisms such as Arabidopsis, Physcomitrella, tobacco, crops such as rapeseed, basket willow (Salix), potato and cereals, and pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and fungi/oomycetes.
The department is responsible for basic courses and advanced courses in general and molecular genetics; gene technology; cell biology; plant physiology, gene expression, plant breeding, plant biochemistry and biotechnology, and molecular interactions between plants and pathogens. Besides, the department contributes to various other courses together with other departments.
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https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/Plasmids in plant beneficial bacteria
Biology
Description:
Beneficial bacteria can improve plant health and contribute to sustainable agriculture. The genus Sphingomonas is promising in this regard as some strains can improve plants' abiotic tolerances, protect against pathogens, and promote growth. They are highly abundant on a variety of plants worldwide, and may thrive on plants thanks to their plasmids; not only do plasmids frequently carry genes with functions specialized for stressful environments, but many are also transmissible between cells, allowing a population of bacteria to share genes and rapidly adapt. This PhD project will catalog, characterize, and evaluate the usefulness of plasmids in Sphingomonas strains isolated from diverse plant-associated habitats in Sweden. This includes characterizing many Sphingomonas chromosomes and their associated plasmids to estimate plasmid prevalence and signatures of adaptation. It also includes measuring the stability of a large panel of plasmids when challenged with treatments designed to remove them. Finally, the project will mix together strains with all, some, or none of their plasmids removed and let them compete on plants to determine the positive contribution of plasmids to bacterial fitness. This project determines how plasmids may enable bacteria to thrive on plant hosts, and forms a foundation for future "breeding programs" for beneficial bacteria.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a person with a master's degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, or similar subjects considered equivalent by the employer. A good knowledge of molecular biology techniques is essential because the work requires the manipulation of microorganisms and their application to plants. Some experience working with bacteria is required. Experience in microbiome profiling techniques, including 16S rRNA PCR, is an advantage. Experience with R or a similar programing language is an advantage, but not required if there is motivation to learn. Experience in genomic analysis and comparative genomics is helpful. Personal qualities such as creativity, motivation and drive are advantageous. The ability to carry out independent scientific work, to work in research groups and to write and speak clearly in English is expected, as English is the language of communication in the research group and the department.
Place of work:
Uppsala.
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment (4 years).
Starting date:
According to agreement.
Application:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. The deadline is 2024-01-31.
To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master's) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.
Applicants will be selected based on their written application and CV, degree project, copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution, two personal references, and knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here:
www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/new-doctoral-students/english-language-requirements/Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport's information page containing their photograph and personal details.
Read about the PhD education at SLU at
www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ersättning Fixed salary.
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2024-01-31
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Derek Lundberg,
firstname.surname@slu.se Jobbnummer 8308104
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