Postdoctoral Researcher – Mechanosensing Mechanisms: Join our team at the Seed Resilience Group in Wageningen University & Research to investigate the mechanosensing mechanisms involved in seed desiccation survival as part of the GreenTE Gravitation program.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Investigating mechanosensing mechanisms of seed desiccation survival
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recently obtained a PhD degree in plant sciences, specializing in molecular biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
- Experience in detailed phenotyping and precision work in model species, such as Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Interest or affinity with biophysical and/or biochemistry research in plants.
- Experience with seed physiology experiments, phosphoproteomics, transcriptomics, and/or bioinformatics approaches are advantageous.
- Strong organizational and writing skills, ability to work independently, reliability, and proactive and enthusiastic for the project.
- Language proficiency at level C1.
Job Description:
- Investigate how mechanical and biochemical signals trigged by drying affect the transcriptome and phosphoproteome during seed maturation and germination in Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Design and conduct experiments, analyze results, write scientific manuscripts.
- Contribute to teaching and supervising MSc and BSc students.
- Work within the Seed Resilience Group led by Dr. Mariana Silva Artur at Wageningen Seed Science Centre.
How to Apply:
- For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Mariana Silva Artur at mariana.silvaartur@wur.nl.
- To apply, use the ‘apply’ button on the vacancy page on the WUR website.
- Application deadline: 2nd September 2024.
- First job interviews scheduled for 19th and 20th September 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team exploring the essential mechanisms of seed survival in harsh environmental conditions. Apply now and contribute to cutting-edge research at Wageningen University & Research!
