PhD Scholarship in Biosynthesis Insects: A funded PhD scholarship is available to research the Evolution of Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Insects. The project is focused on the evolutionary origin and functional properties of insect terpene synthases, addressing questions concerning their reaction mechanisms and structure-activity relationships. The successful candidate will join a well-funded European MSCA Doctoral Network project and will work under the main supervision of Dr. Robert Hanus (IOCB Prague).
PhD Scholarship in Evolution of Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Insects
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Evolution of Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Insects
Location: IOCB Prague, Czech Republic
Eligibility/Qualification: The recruited PhD student must conform to the MSCA Mobility Rule: cannot have resided or carried out their main activity in the Czech Republic for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before their recruitment date. Students coming from Czech universities are not eligible for this position. The candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry and a keen interest in the chemical diversity, biological significance, and biosynthesis of terpenoids produced by insects.
Job Description: The doctoral candidate will functionally characterize a set of insect terpene synthases from unrelated insect clades and define their common and idiosyncratic structural features acquired during their multiple independent origins. The project is funded by the European MSCA Doctoral Network ‘ModBioTerp’ and offers a monthly stipend including living, mobility, and family allowances as per the MSCA regulations. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work in a partner laboratory within the ModBioTerp network.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact the main supervisor, Dr. Robert Hanus (robert.hanus@uochb.cas.cz) and/or Jitka Štáfková (jitka.stafkova@uochb.cas.cz).
Last Date for Apply: Expected start early 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
For further details, candidates can visit the official website and reach out to the supervisors for any clarifications before applying.
