PhD student in evolution of plant pathogens
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The department undertakes fundamental and applied research focused on interactions involving plants, pathogenic, symbiotic and saprotrophic fungi and other microorganisms and their role in forest and agricultural systems.
Project Description:
Challenges to food production and security caused by the continuous evolution of plant pathogens of major crops would be aggravated by on-going climate change such as global warming. Models predict that average air temperatures will increase by several degrees during coming decades, accompanied by an increased occurrence of extreme temperature events. These temperature trends are expected to have significant impacts on the evolutionary and epidemiological trajectories of plant pathogens. Our knowledge of the evolutionary responses of plant pathogens in major crops under changing climatic conditions is limited, but may have important consequences for the preventive and eradicative schemes developed for sustainable plant disease management.
Duties:
The doctoral student will work on a university-supported project that specifically focus on the plant pathogenic fungus Zymoseptoria tritici, which causes one of the most destructive diseases (septoria tritici leaf blotch) on wheat. The tasks for the student will be to investigate evolutionary adaptation of Z. tritici to climate change and crop management schemes using quantitative and population genetic approaches. The student will analyse the effects of changing temperature on Z. tritici's aggressiveness and fungicide tolerance and investigate how the pathogen populations in different thermal zones may respond to changing temperature. She/he will also evaluate the speed of pathogen adaptation to elevated temperatures and fungicide doses and differentiate the genetic and physiological contributions to the adaptation. The student should be prepared to participate in teaching and supervising master students.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who holds an academic degree at the MSc level or equivalent in agronomy, plant protection, or relevant fields. Documented knowledge of molecular and phenotypic analyses associated with the population genetics and evolutionary biology of plant pathogens are highly valued. Ability to speak and write well in English and good analytic skills are required. Experience with scientific publications in referred journals is an advantage. Good teamwork, independence, strong work ethic accuracy and cultural sensitivity are valued to achieve the tasks. Selection of qualified applicants will be based on the written application (in English) including a curriculum vitae (CV) and personal references. Selected candidates will be subjected to an interview.
Place of work:
The successful candidate will be working mainly at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala but is expected to be flexible when it comes to travelling to collaborating research groups in Europe and Asia.
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment 4 years
Percentage of Employment:
100%
Starting date:
August 1, 2019 or by agreement
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2019-03-31, use the button below.
Academic 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.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
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Publiceringsdatum2019-03-04Ersättningfast lön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-03-31
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktJiasui Zhan,
fornamn.efternamn@slu.seBjörn Andersson,
fornamn.efternamn@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 7026
75007 Uppsala
KontorsadressAlmas allé 5
Jobbnummer 4645061
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