PhD position in plant genomics and plant breeding
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Uppsala
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The position is placed at the Department of Plant Biology at SLU, Uppsala. The department conducts research on plant developmental biology, epigenetics, diversity and defence. The department is part of Uppsala BioCentre, which provides an excellent research environment combining competencies in plant biology, forest mycology and plant pathology, microbiology, food science, chemistry and biotechnology. The department is also part of the Linnean Center for Plant Biology in Uppsala, a platform for interactions between plant researchers at SLU and Uppsala University. Uppsala is also hosting a SciLifeLab node that provides national platforms for sequencing, proteomics and microscopy.
New effective breeding methods for timothy
Description
We are looking for a doctoral student for the project "New effective methods for the processing of timothy". Timothy is the most cultivated forage grass in Sweden, but climate change and altered cultivation conditions have accelerated the need for new, well-adapted timothy varieties to maintain high cultivation efficiency throughout Sweden. Swedish agriculture is therefore in great need of a more efficient domestic plant breeding of timothy. The aim of the project is to develop and introduce new, more efficient plant breeding methods, based on the latest achievements in plant genomics and genetics, in order to shorten the time and reduce the cost of breeding in timothy.
Qualifications
The candidate should have a suitable master's degree in biology, agronomy or an equivalent education. You will work closely with other researchers and graduate students in a creative and stimulating environment. Therefore, you should have an easy time working with others but also the ability to work independently with your own research topics. Creativity and drive are personal characteristics that are desirable due to the knowledge-driven aspect of the project. Excellent proficiency in English is required, as English is the working language in the research group. Documented experience of working with field trials and/or computational or statistical analyses of genetic data is highly desirable.
Place of work
Uppsala
Forms for funding or employment
100% funded PhD (4 years)
Starting date
The start date is negotiable, however no later than 2019-11-01
Application
Welcome with your application at the latest by 2019-05-10.
The application must include: i) a description of your research interests and motivations for applying for the position; ii) a CV including a complete publication list; (iii) contact details for at least two reference persons; iv) certified copies of previous university degrees and transcripts of completed courses.
In order to be eligible for postgraduate education, either a Masters degree or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year should be at the advanced level, is required.
Selection among the eligible applicants will be based on: the written application, including resume; Master thesis; personal references; sufficient knowledge of English and an interview.
Read more about SLU's doctoral education at
www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/Union representatives
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
www.slu.seSLU is an equal opportunity employer.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat
Publiceringsdatum2019-04-17ErsättningFixed salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-05-10
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktPär Ingvarsson, Professor
firstname.surname@slu.se 018-673230
Anna Westerbergh, Researcher
firstname.surname@slu.se 018-673340
FöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Växtbiologi
Box 7080
75007 Uppsala
KontorsadressAlmas allé 5
756 51 Uppsala
Jobbnummer 4739270
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