PhD Position: Boreal Plants: A PhD position is available at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Umeå, Sweden. The project focuses on the mechanisms underlying root exudation and its regulation in boreal plants, with an emphasis on plant-microbe interactions, nutrient dynamics, and advanced metabolomics techniques.
PhD Position: Dissecting Root Exudation in Boreal Plants
Designation
PhD Student
Research Area
Biology (Plant Physiology, Forest Ecophysiology, Metabolomics, and Transcriptomics)
Location
Department of Forest Ecology and Management, SLU, Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required:
- Master’s degree in biology, plant physiology, biochemistry, or related fields.
- Experience in axenic plant cultivation.
- Proficiency in univariate and multivariate data analysis.
- Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.
- Merits:
- Experience in LC-MS and/or GC-MS analysis.
- Knowledge of confocal microscopy and transcriptomics.
- Ability to collaborate and work independently.
Job Description
The research focuses on investigating root exudation mechanisms in boreal plants to understand their impact on nitrogen availability and plant growth. The doctoral candidate will work with boreal plants under controlled axenic conditions, analyzing root exudates using advanced LC-MS and GC-MS techniques. The project involves collaboration with the Swedish Metabolomics Centre and the Umeå Plant Science Centre. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise in plant physiology, forest ecophysiology, and metabolomics.
Funding/Employment Type: Full-time PhD position for four years.
Start Date: Spring 2025 (flexible as per agreement).
How to Apply
To apply, click the “Apply” button on the SLU website. Include the following documents:
- Cover letter (max. 2 pages) explaining your motivation for the position.
- CV, including your graduation date, list of publications, and references.
- Copy of your master’s thesis.
- Degree certificate and transcript of records (attested copies required for interview).
- For non-Swedish citizens: a copy of the passport’s information page.
Detailed application guidelines are available at:
SLU Doctoral Studies Application
Last Date to Apply
February 18, 2025
Contact Information
Sandra Jämtgård
Email: firstname.lastname@slu.se
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