Postdoc in Eco-Evolutionary Plant Pathology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Hälsoskyddsjobb / Lomma
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The Department of Plant Protection Biology is an interdisciplinary constellation, encompassing the Units of Chemical Ecology, Resistance Biology and Integrated Plant Protection, providing excellent opportunities for strong research collaboration within and outside the departmental area.
Duties:
Wild plants show genetic variation in both direct and indirect resistance against their enemies. The indirect resistance consists of plant traits that promote beneficial organisms to establish and grow, providing "bodyguarding" services to the plant.
Conflicts between the direct and indirect resistance may arise if direct resistance traits are harmful to the beneficial organisms. Such relations between the two defense lines are not well studied, and need more attention in order to understand plants' eco-evolutionary interactions within communities as well as to optimize biocontrol strategies for domesticated crops.
The aim of this postdoc project is to test whether the biocontrol potential of the beneficial organism Aureobasidium pullulans is affected by plant direct resistance to Bothrytis cinerea (causing grey mould) and Colletotrichum acutatum (causing anthracnose disease) in wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca). Previous research in our consortium shows that our strawberry genotypes vary wildly in their direct resistance to B. cinerea and C. acutatum. The ultimate goal is understand how biocontrol and direct plant resistance can be simultaneously optimized to minimize crop damage.
The postdoc will join an interdisciplinary group consisting of both molecular plant pathologists, ecologists, and IPM-researchers. The successful candidate will actively design experiments, analyze data, and write and publish scientific papers in collaboration with the research team.
The postdoc will also be expected to supervise students within the framework of the project.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree in Plant pathology or similar subject. Scientific qualifications within the area are necessary. Good collaborative ability is also necessary. The ranking of candidates will be made based on proven scientific competence within the subject of the position and some molecular experience is appreciated. The candidate should have the ability to work independently, take own initiatives, and have a broad scientific interest including not only basic Phytopathology, but also Ecology and Pest Management.
As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.
Place of work:
Alnarp
Form of employment:
Temporary employment, 24 months
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
According to agreement, but preferably spring 2020.
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2020-02-14, use the button below.
Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/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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Publiceringsdatum2020-01-23ErsättningFast lön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2020-02-14
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Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Jobbnummer 5058075
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