Postdoc - Plant Developmental Biology
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A Post-doctoral position is available at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden to investigate the mechanism behind plant graft formation and DNA exchange at the graft junction. Although grafting is widely used in horticulture to improve yields and introduce disease resistance, we have little understanding of how plants graft and how genetic material is exchanged.
Work environment: The Post-doc position is funded by a Starting Grant (StG) and Consolidator Grant (CoG) from the European Research Council (ERC), and the successful applicant will work in the group of Charles Melnyk (
https://melnyklab.com/) for an initial period of two years. The department is located in the recently built Uppsala BioCenter at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Uppsala is a lively university city, conveniently located close to Stockholm (40 minutes by train) and Stockholm's main international airport (20 minutes by train).
About the position
The aim of this Post-doc position is to build upon recent discoveries made in grafting (Zhang et al 2022. Current Biology 32 (9):1883-1894; Serivichyaswat et al 2022. Development. 149(5): dev2000079) and apply these findings to better understand how grafts successfully form. In the first year, the project will use comparative transcriptomics to identify genes that can be used to improve graft formation. In the second year, the project will focus on understanding the process of cell fusion and DNA exchange at the graft junction. After grafting, cells are known to fuse or to exchange genetic material at the junction to form chimeras and hybrids. However, the mechanism remains largely unknown and the goal of the post-doc is to investigate graft hybrid formation, its mechanisms and its potential applications in agriculture. The project will include several international collaborators.
Your profile
Candidates should have a PhD in plant developmental biology, plant genetics, plant molecular biology or related knowledge that the employer considers equivalent.
Since employment as a postdoctoral fellow constitutes a merit-based employment for junior researchers, priority will be given to those who have a doctoral degree that is not older than three years.
Prior work with genetics, plants, transcriptomics, microscopy and molecular biology are assets. Experience with techniques that require micro-manipulation such as grafting, tissue culture or meristem dissection would be valuable.
Creativity, motivation and drive are important personal characteristics as is excellent proficiency in English since English is the working language in the research group. Candidates should also have an ability to conduct independent research, take initiative, ask pertinent scientific questions, and interact with other scientists. A demonstration of previous scientific output is also highly desirable, such as a first author or joint-first author published paper.
Applications must include (1) CV with full publication list, (2) a description of research experiences including a motivation statement (3) contact information of two to three references.
About us
The research of the department focusses on plants, but other organisms such as virus, bacteria, fungi, insects, yeast cells and even human cells are also studied. Our main areas or research are: the interaction between plants and microorganisms, and other forms of stress; biotechnology and metabolic engineering; growth and development of plants; the regulation of gene expression; population genetics, genome analysis and the development of breeding systems. Species in use are model organisms such as Arabidopsis thaliana, Physcomitrella, tobacco and yeast, and crops such as rapeseed, basket willow (Salix), potato, barley, rye, wheat and cassava.
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, molecular interactions between plants and pathogens. Besides, the department contributes to various other biology courses together with other departments. The courses are part of the masters programs in biotechnology and natural resources, and the programs for students in agriculture and landscape architecture, but most courses are open for external students as well.
For more information about the department or division visit: Link to website
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting:
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/Location:
Uppsala.
Form of employment
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.
Scope:
100%.
Start date:
As agreed.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 2024-01-08. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
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.
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Charles Melnyk, Universitetslektor
firstname.surname@slu.se Jobbnummer 8326401
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