PhD student in Plant molecular biology

Umeå universitet / Högskolejobb / Umeå
2009-04-28
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PhD student in Plant molecular biology
A PhD position is open at Umeå Plant Science Centre, Department of plant physiology, Umeå university
The PhD student will work in the project ”How do trees know that it is autumn?” with the aim of understanding the biochemical and genetic regulation of autumnal leaf senescence in aspen (Populus tremula).
In the project, we work with many different techniques and approaches. One approach is physiological and biochemical characterization of the senescence process in the leaves, including studies using DNA microarrays and metabolomics. Another aspect of the project is genetics and natural variation; autumn phenology traits are our “model traits” in a larger program aiming at finding the optimal way of identifying the genetic polymorphisms regulating important traits in trees. We employ high-throughput DNA sequencing to obtain the full genome sequence of a number of aspen individuals, and use association mapping to identify the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) responsible for variation in autumn phenology. In addition, we will use transgenic approaches to generate early-flowing aspens to facilitate controlled crosses and segregating populations to allow for QTL (quantitative trait loci) mapping. We will also test a method to prove the functions of the allelic variants of important genes that we identify. The PhD student will work in some, or all, of these subprojects.
The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (“Högskoleförordningen” Chapters 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i)240 ECTS credits (swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on Molecular Biology or Biotechnology, preferentially on plants, or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
Advanced courses, or other experience in genomics, plant physiology and genetics are of advantage, as well as evidence of proficiency in written and oral communication in English.
The application should contain a CV and relevant documentation, and a personal letter of one A4 sheet describing yourself and your reasons for applying to this position.
For more information, contact Prof. Stefan Jansson, phone +46-(0)90-786 66 76, e-mail: stefan.jansson@plantphys.umu.se .
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-436-09, should be sent to jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive May 20, 2009 at the latest.
We look forward to receiving your application!

Publiceringsdatum
2009-04-28

Arbetstider och omfattning
Visstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
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Ersättning
Fast lön
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Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2009-05-20
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 313-436-09
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress: jobb@umu.se

Kontakt
Stefan Jansson, 090-786 66 76

Företag
Umeå universitet

Adress
Umeå universitet
90187 UMEÅ

Kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 090-786 50 00

Jobbnummer
441314

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