3-Year Postdoctoral Position: The University of Salamanca invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the research group of Prof. Dr. Enrique Monter. The successful candidate will contribute to the project SA192P23, focused on deciphering Trichoderma priming in plants, specifically investigating the role of miRNAs in wheat defense against biotrophic pathogens.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Trichoderma Priming in Plants: The Role of miRNAs in the Defense of Wheat against Biotroph Pathogens (Project SA192P23)
Location: University of Salamanca, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Agronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Pharmacy
- Minimum 12 months of research experience in a university or research center abroad
- Proven research expertise with publications in biocontrol or molecular phytopathology
- Background in bioinformatics with programming skills (e.g., Python) desirable
- Ability to frame and test questions experimentally and bioinformatically
- Strong writing skills for scientific publications
- Very good English communication skills; ability to work both independently and in a team
Job Description:
3-Year Postdoctoral Position in the Group of Prof. Dr. Enrique Monter, University of Salamanca
The successful applicant will use genetic, molecular, and bioinformatics approaches to study Trichoderma miRNAs’ role in inducing systemic resistance in tomato. Tasks include identifying and sequencing Trichoderma siRNA, genomic analysis, expression studies, infection studies with wheat pathogens, and functional validation of Trichoderma miRNA-wheat targets pairs.
Starting Date: 01/05/2024
Teaching Activities: The candidate will be involved in teaching activities (1 week/year).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a single PDF titled “Trichoderma_familyname” to emv@usal.es, including CV, publication list, a short (max. 2 pages) motivation letter, and contact details of 2-3 referees.
Formal Application: Link to Application
Deadline: 12 January 2024
About the Institute: The Institute for Agribiotechnology Research (CIALE) provides excellent in-house infrastructure and access to central genomics facilities, greenhouse, and field experiments. The position is funded by a grant from the Regional Government of Castile and León Excellence Research Support Programme (EDU/1235/2023).
Contact: For inquiries, contact Prof. Dr. Enrique Monte Vázquez (emv@usal.es) or Dr. Javier Sánchez Martín (j.sanchezmartin@usal.es).
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