2 PhD Student Positions: The University of Potsdam, as part of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center CRC 1644 on “Phenotypic plasticity in plants – mechanisms, constraints and evolution,” is recruiting two PhD students. The positions focus on studying the phenotypic plasticity to high temperature in the Capsella genus, contributing to a deeper understanding of plant adaptation to variable environments.
2 PhD Student Positions CRC1644/A61/A62 (Isabel Baurle Group)
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Student | Plant Phenotypic Plasticity | University of Potsdam | Prior specialization in plant sciences (helpful but not required). Practical knowledge in molecular biology, cloning, (quantitative) genetics, bioinformatics, population genetics/evolutionary analysis desirable. |
Job Description:
- Characterize molecular and morphological reaction norms of thermotolerance in natural Capsella accessions.
- Employ quantitative genetic analysis to identify loci underlying natural variation of thermotolerance.
- Characterize identified genes and their mode of action molecularly.
- Investigate whether phenotypic plasticity in thermotolerance is adaptive in local conditions.
- Integrate data with results about plasticity to temperature from other projects.
What We Offer:
- 26 hours per week (65%) employment at the University of Potsdam.
- Remuneration in group 13 of the collective wage agreement among German states (TV-L).
- Earliest starting date: 1 April 2024.
- Initial employment for 36 months, with a possibility of extension until at most 31 December 2027.
How to Apply:
- Follow the application instructions: University of Potsdam Job Portal.
- Deadline for applications: 31 January 2024.
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