PhD: Sustainable and Alternative Protein: Maastricht University, in collaboration with Radboud University, is offering a fully-funded PhD scholarship opportunity as part of the Crop Biotechnology and Engineering graduate program. This position aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and productive agriculture and horticulture by identifying and harnessing factors that increase the yield of peas for a more sustainable alternative to soy-based protein.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Harnessing Heterosis in Pea (Pisum Sativum) for Sustainable and Alternative Protein
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Plant physiology, plant genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.
Location: Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo-Maastricht, Netherlands
| Job Type | Academic |
|---|---|
| Faculty/Service Center | Faculty of Science & Engineering |
| Closing Date | 13-10-2024 |
| FTE min | 1.0 |
| FTE max | 1.0 |
| Salary min | €2872,00 |
| Salary max | €3670,00 |
| ID job | 1456 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- An MSc degree in plant physiology, plant genetics, plant molecular biology, or a related discipline with an affinity for bioinformatics
- Enrolment as a doctoral student at UM
- Less than 4 years of research experience
- High-level knowledge of the English language
- Hands-on attitude for phenotyping plants, greenhouse work, and molecular analyses
- Passion for understanding plant genetics and growth regulation
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research in collaboration with supervisors
- Communicate results to stakeholders and write scientific publications
- Work at the interface of plant physiology, genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics
- Phenotype plants, map QTLs, identify causal genes, and investigate gene function
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please upload your CV and motivation letter on the official application portal. The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates.
Last Date for Apply: 13th October 2024
For further details or inquiries, please contact Wim Vriezen, Professor Plant Functional Genomics at wim.vriezen@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
