Research engineer position
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Umeå
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The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology was founded in the late 1970s - when the College of Forestry moved to Umeå. The number of employees has since grown steadily is now around 100, including postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students. In the late 1990s it was decided to join with the Department of Plant Physiology at Umeå University to form a research center, Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology moved into the premises adjacent to the partner department and together have developed a close and successful collaboration on research issues, technology platforms, and training of master's and doctoral level students.
About the position
A 6-month research engineer position is available in the group of Professor Karin Ljung at UPSC. The research engineer will work with the model plant species Arabidopsis thaliana, using cell-specific transcriptomics and bioinformatics to understand the processes regulating lateral root development under different nutrient conditions.
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The applicant must have a PhD degree in experimental biology. The applicant must be well acquainted with techniques such as protoplasting and cell sorting, cell-type specific and single-cell transcriptomics, confocal microscopy and bioinformatics. Documented experience in working with Arabidopsis thaliana as well as good knowledge of root development is required. The candidate must have a good knowledge of English.
About us
Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of the strongest research environments for basic and applied plant research in Europe. Research at UPSC covers a wide range of disciplines in plant biology including ecology, genetics, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology (www.upsc.se). UPSC comprises approximately 200 researchers from more than 40 countries, working on a variety of key issues in plant biology, including root and shoot development, flowering, biotic and abiotic stress responses and wood formation.
Location:
Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU, Umeå (Sweden)
Form of employment:
Fixed-term employment 6 months
Scope:
100%
Start date:
2024-02-01
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 28 December 2023. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
Emphasis is primarily put on qualitative indicators of the applicant's skills and the ability for research collaborations. Importance will also be given to communicative ability.
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 According to agreement
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Karin Ljung, Professor
firstname.surname@slu.se Jobbnummer 8329159
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