PhD Scholarship: Plant Biodiversity: Join our dynamic research team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) and contribute to cutting-edge evolutionary and ecological studies of land plant biodiversity. This exciting scholarship offers the opportunity to delve into the molecular mechanisms of plant adaptation to arid habitats, with a focus on water limitation, as part of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1211 “Earth – Evolution at the Dry Limit.”
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Molecular Plant Biodiversity Research
Designation: PhD Student – Molecular Plant Biodiversity
Research Area: The research focuses on understanding the interplay of genotype, phenotype, and environmental triggers in the context of water limitation and nutrient element accumulation in plant species within arid habitats.
Location: Munich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in biology or a related field with a background in plant sciences, plant ecology, or equivalent
- Proficiency in molecular laboratory techniques, bioinformatic and statistical methods, and applicable knowledge of transcriptomic/genomic analyses
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong organizational skills, commitment, and willingness to work in an international and interdisciplinary team
Job Description:
As a PhD student, you will be responsible for:
- Planning and conducting experiments including plant cultivation, phenotyping, wet-lab work, molecular analyses, and element measurements
- Managing and analyzing RNA-Seq data and genomic data for adaptations to arid habitats
- Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting research results at national and international conferences
- Actively participating in group and project meetings, as well as fieldwork expeditions to the Atacama Desert, Chile
How to Apply:
Please send the following application documents in one PDF via email to the group leader, Prof. Dr. Julia Bechteler (j.bechteler@lmu.de), no later than 19.08.2024:
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- Contact details of two referees
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
In your cover letter, briefly mention how you became aware of our job advertisement.
Last Date for Apply: 19.08.2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of LMU Munich’s esteemed Faculty of Biology and contribute to pioneering research at the forefront of plant biodiversity and adaptation to arid environments.
