PhD Position in Plant Science: Umeå University is offering a PhD position in Plant Science at the Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The research focuses on the critical role of plant cell walls in immune responses, employing advanced microscopy and innovative experimental techniques.
PhD Position in Plant Science with a Focus on Cell Wall Dynamics
Designation
PhD Student
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Plant Biology, Cell Wall Dynamics |
| Location | Umeå, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | See below |
| Application Deadline | January 9, 2025 |
| Expected Start Date | Spring 2025 or by agreement |
Research Area
- Plant Immunity
- Cell Wall Mechanics
- Biophysics
- Synthetic Biology
- Molecular Biology
Eligibility/Qualification
To be eligible for the PhD position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A completed degree at the second-cycle level or equivalent qualifications (at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS at the second-cycle level).
- A background in relevant fields such as Plant Biology, Agronomy, or Biotechnology.
- At least 90 ECTS credits relevant to the doctoral thesis project, with a minimum of 30 ECTS in a closely related subject.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Solid background in cell and molecular biology.
- Experience with standard molecular and cell biology techniques.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Meritorious Experience:
- Familiarity with microscopy techniques, particularly confocal microscopy.
- Experience with model plants like Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Knowledge in biophysics and plant biochemistry.
- Skills in computational biology or biological modeling.
Description
The PhD project, titled “Watchers on the Wall,” aims to explore how changes in plant cell walls influence immune responses during pathogen interactions. The successful candidate will:
- Utilize Brillouin-Raman microscopy for real-time monitoring.
- Develop a chemo-optogenetic toolkit to manipulate cell wall degrading enzymes.
- Investigate the link between nanoscale changes in cell wall integrity and plant defense signaling pathways.
Join a vibrant and multidisciplinary research environment at UPSC, contributing to cutting-edge plant biology research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the Varbi recruitment system by January 9, 2025. The application should include:
- A motivation letter (maximum 2 pages).
- A brief research statement (1 page).
- CV.
- Certified copies of higher education certificates.
- A list of completed courses and grades.
- Copies of any publications or degree thesis (if available).
For any queries regarding the position, please contact Laura Bacete at laura.bacete@umu.se.
Last Date to Apply
January 9, 2025
