PhD or Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics: Wageningen University & Research is seeking motivated candidates for a PhD or Postdoctoral position focusing on bioinformatics analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing, tomo-seq, and degradome sequencing data to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana.
PhD or Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics for Seed Germination Study
Designation:
PhD or Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Plant Biology
Location:
Wageningen, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or MSc degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and experience with bioinformatics pipelines.
- Familiarity with high-throughput sequencing data analysis, ideally including single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics (tomo-seq), and degradome sequencing.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 level).
- A good understanding of plant biology or prior experience with plant research is an advantage.
Job Description:
The candidate will:
- Collaborate with a postdoc to analyze high-throughput single-cell RNA-seq datasets.
- Apply tomo-seq techniques to resolve the spatial distribution of transcripts within seed tissues.
- Integrate degradome sequencing data to study translational dynamics during germination.
- Develop and implement innovative data analysis pipelines and visualization tools.
- Interpret and present results in the context of seed germination biology.
- Contribute to manuscript writing and presentations at scientific conferences.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may apply directly using the application button on the vacancy page of Wageningen University & Research’s website.
Last Date to Apply:
April 14, 2025
For more information, please contact:
- Prof. Leónie Bentsink: leonie.bentsink@wur.nl
- Dr. Harm Nijveen: harm.nijveen@wur.nl
- Corporate Recruiter, Noorien Abbas: noorien.abbas@wur.nl
