Early Career Plant Scientists: The Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is offering a unique opportunity for early-career plant scientists to participate in a symposium. This event aims to connect talented young researchers with UPSC group leaders, providing a platform to present their work, explore common research interests, and design their own postdoctoral projects.
Designation: Early Career Plant Scientist
Research Area: Experimental plant research and forest biotechnology
Location: Umeå Plant Science Centre, Umeå, Northern Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification: To be eligible, candidates should be within 1 year of defending their PhD or have obtained their PhD within the last 2 years. Applicants must have published at least one manuscript as the first author in a peer-reviewed journal or as a preprint.
Job Description: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend a two-day symposium on March 21-22, 2024, in Umeå. During this event, they will present their PhD work, interact with UPSC group leaders, and identify potential postdoctoral projects. All costs associated with the symposium will be covered by UPSC.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should:
- Identify research topic(s) and UPSC group leader(s) of interest.
- Justify their choice based on experience and future plans.
- Submit the application to postdoc@upsc.se by January 9, 2024, including:
- A cover letter explaining research interests and motivation.
- A CV.
- Names and contact information of 2-3 references.
For additional inquiries about the application process, contact laura.bacete@umu.se, petra.marhava@slu.se, or stephane.verger@umu.se.
Last Date for Apply: Applications should be submitted by the latest on 09 January 2024. Pre-selected candidates will be notified in early February 2024.
Explore the exciting opportunity to shape your academic future at UPSC, a center of excellence in plant science research, and become part of a collaborative and diverse research community in Umeå, Sweden.
