Postdoctoral Position (2 years): Umeå University, a leader in groundbreaking research such as the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position (2 years) within Plant Science. The position is available at the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC), offering a stimulating research environment.
Designation: Postdoctoral Position within Plant Science
Research Area: Regulation of the Photosynthetic Light Reaction
Location: Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification: To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, the candidate must have completed a doctoral degree in biology, chemistry, biophysics, or a related field, including experience working with plants and photosynthesis measurements using fluorescence. The degree must be obtained no later than the time of the appointment decision. Priority will be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree no later than three years prior. Candidates with special circumstances may also be eligible.
Job Description: The postdoctoral position is part of a wider research program, financed by SSF and VR, focusing on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind the photosynthetic light reaction and modifying it to enhance growth. The duties include working with Arabidopsis and aspen (Populus), modifying photosynthetic proteins using CRISPR and traditional gene technology. Analysis will be conducted in the lab, phenotyping facility, and field, utilizing advanced techniques for studying photosynthesis, including chlorophyll fluorescence, and growth. Collaboration with technical platforms at UPSC and other project scientists is essential.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents via our e-recruitment system:
- A personal letter describing qualifications, experiences, scientific interests, and motivation for application (max 2 pages)
- CV with a full publication list
- Certified copies of doctoral degree certificate or equivalent, or documentation specifying when the degree of doctor is expected to be obtained
- Other relevant degree certificates and grades
- Any other documents the candidate wishes to claim
Apply by pressing the button at the bottom of the page. The last application date is 07 January 2024
Contact: For inquiries, please contact Professor Stefan Jansson at Stefan.jansson@umu.se.
Information Box:
- Admission: 2024-03-01 or according to agreement
- Salary: Månadslön (Monthly Salary)
- Application Deadline: 2024-01-07
- Registration Number: AN 2.2.1-1995-23
