PhD Position in Plant Bio-factories : The Centro Nacional de Biotecnología-CSIC invites motivated graduate students in life sciences to apply for a fully funded PhD position. This one-year contract offers an opportunity to perform a PhD thesis in the Plant Bio-factories group, focusing on the project “Generation of plant bio-factories for the sustainable production of mosquito repellents and other high-value compounds” at the National Center of Biotechnology-CSIC in Madrid, under the guidance of Eduardo González Grandío.
Summary Table:
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Biological Sciences |
| Scholarship Description | Fully funded PhD position |
| Eligibility | Life Sciences graduate with a Master’s Degree (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or similar) |
| Required Documents | CV, Academic Record, English Level Certificate |
| How to Apply | Email CV and academic record to eduardo.gonzalez@cnb.csic.es |
| Last Date | February 28, 2024 (23:59, Europe/Madrid timezone) |
Scholarship Description:
PhD Position in “Generation of Plant Bio-factories for the Sustainable Production of Mosquito Repellents and High-Value Compounds”
The offered one-year contract provides an opportunity for a graduate student to pursue their PhD thesis in the Plant Bio-factories group. The research focuses on developing a plant bio-factory platform for sustainable production of terpenoids, particularly for mosquito repellents and other high-value compounds. The project involves advanced techniques such as transcriptomics, metabolomics, and CRISPR/Cas gene editing.
Eligibility: Prospective candidates must hold a University Degree and Master’s Degree in Life Sciences with a GPA higher than 8.5/10. Proficiency in English is required. Candidates should have knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques, bioinformatics, and statistics. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential.
Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit their CV and academic record via email to eduardo.gonzalez@cnb.csic.es.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and academic record to eduardo.gonzalez@cnb.csic.es.
Last Date: 28 February 2024 (23:59, Europe/Madrid timezone)
Don’t miss the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in plant bio-factories and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of sustainable compound production!
