PhD Position in Molecular Control: Utrecht University’s Faculty of Science is offering a PhD position in the Department of Biology to investigate how Arabidopsis plants control their growth during and after an immune response. The position is part of the CropXR research programme, which aims to develop resilient, sustainable, and climate-adaptive crops. The successful candidate will work on high-throughput digital phenotyping, CRISPR-Cas gene editing, and quantitative proteomics to uncover the genetic and molecular basis of plant growth in response to immune challenges.
PhD Position in Molecular Control of Growth-Immunity Trade-offs in Arabidopsis
Summary Table
| Title | PhD Position in Molecular Control of Growth-Immunity Trade-offs in Arabidopsis |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Department of Biology |
| Hours Per Week | 36 to 40 |
| Application Deadline | 17 June 2024 |
| Location | Utrecht University, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | MSc in Molecular and/or Computational Biology |
| Description | Investigate genetic and molecular control of plant growth during immune responses |
| How to Apply | Submit motivation letter, CV, references, and academic transcripts via ‘Apply now’ |
Study Area
Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Computational Biology
Location
Utrecht University, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc degree in molecular and/or computational biology (completed or near completion).
- Affinity for experimental plant biology research.
- Demonstrated skills in computational and/or molecular biology research.
- Eagerness to learn and deploy new research methods.
Description
This PhD project, embedded in the CropXR research programme, aims to explore how plants manage growth during and after immune responses. The research will combine digital phenotyping, genetic mapping, CRISPR-Cas gene editing, and quantitative proteomics. The project will be conducted in three phases: high-throughput phenotyping, genetic validation, and time-course proteomics and RNAseq. The PhD candidate will collaborate with researchers from multiple universities and companies, supervise students, and engage in teaching activities. This position offers a four-year contract with a competitive salary and benefits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following documents via the ‘Apply now’ button on the university’s website:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information of at least two references
- Optional: Academic transcripts
Last Date
Application deadline is 17 June 2024.
For more information, please contact Dmitry Lapin at d.lapin@uu.nl or the science recruitment team at science.recruitment@uu.nl. If you know someone who might be interested, please forward this opportunity to them.
