PhD position at Umeå Plant Science Centre
Umeå universitet / Högskolejobb / Umeå
2009-11-03
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PhD position at Umeå Plant Science Centre in the Bioimprove programme (4 years)
Project title
Identification of gene/protein candidates controlling lignin polymerisation.
Project description
The aim of this PhD project is to identify novel genes/proteins responsible of xylem lignin polymerisation using two complementary biological systems – one simplified (in vitro cell culture) and one integrated (whole hybrid aspen trees). The overall research strategy resides in using first the simplified system to rapidly and specifically identify and characterise lignin polymerisation candidate genes by combining bioinformatic and proteomic approaches. The most interesting candidate genes will then be functionally demonstrated in the in vitro cell culture using stable transgenic cell lines for overexpression and RNAi. The resulting best candidate genes will then be similarly functionally characterised in hybrid aspen by producing stable transgenic poplar trees for overexpression and RNAi. In each case, the impact on lignification will be estimated using both microscopical and biochemical (wood chemistry, saccharification) techniques.
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www.jobb.umu.seThe project is part of a FORMAS funded research programme BioImprove (www.bioimprove.se), within the Recalcitrance of the lignocellulose – focus on lignin research theme which is launched in the beginning of the year 2010. Nine PhD students will be hired within the programme. The PhD position is placed at the department of Plant Physiology, which is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre (www.upsc.se). PhD training will be provided within the Bioimprove programme and the graduate training of UPSC and the KBC centre of Umeå University (www.kbc.umu.se).
Applicants must have completed a research degree (e.g., Master’s) or university study of 240 hp (4 years) in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or equivalent. Previous experience in molecular biology, plant biology, microscopy techniques and/or spectroscopic tools is an advantage. Good social skills, ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others and good skills in English language are valued. Evaluations will be based on the results of the university courses, quality of master’s thesis, personal references, interviews and the letter of intent.
A PhD education is 4 years (48 months). During the first two years the student receives a scholarship (Sw: “utbildningsbidragâ€) and during the last two years the student has a PhD position (Sw: “doktorandanställningâ€).
Questions or inquires about the position can be answered by Edouard Pesquet, tel. +46-(0)90-786 6918,
edouard.pesquet@plantphys.umu.se . Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Your complete application, marked with a reference number 313-1014-09, should be sent to
jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive January 15, at the latest.
Publiceringsdatum2009-11-03Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
ErsättningFast lön
Individuell lönesättning
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2010-01-15
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 313-1014-09
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
jobb@adm.umu.seKontaktEdouard Pesquet, 090-786 6918
FöretagUmeå universitet
AdressUmeå universitet
90187 UMEÅ
KontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 090-786 50 00
Jobbnummer 531026
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