Post-Doctoral and Doctoral Scholarship: Applications are invited for a post-doctoral and a doctoral position to work on a project focusing on the molecular characterization of factors controlling B vitamin homeostasis and how it impacts plant fitness. The project will use Arabidopsis and Lotus, key model organisms, to translate work to crop plants. The position requires a solid background in plant molecular biology and associated biochemistry techniques.
Summary Table:
- Scholarship Type: Post-doctoral and Doctoral Scholarship
- Study Area: Plant Vitamin Metabolism
- Scholarship Provider: Teresa Fitzpatick at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Eligibility: Applicants should have recently received or expect to receive either a PhD or an MSc in plant metabolism or nutrient biochemistry, with extensive knowledge of current methods associated with these disciplines. Fluency in English is essential.
- Required Documents: Motivation letter, detailed CV, publication record, description of research interests and skills, and names and addresses of three referees.
- How to Apply: Send required documents to the provided email address.
- Scholarship Duration: Up to 3 years for the post-doctoral position and 5 years for the doctoral position.
- Deadline: March 30, 2023.
| Title | Post-doctoral and Doctoral Position in Plant Vitamin Metabolism |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Plant molecular biology and biochemistry |
| Project Description | Investigating factors controlling B vitamin homeostasis and their impact on plant fitness, with a focus on integrating certain B vitamins into growth and developmental decisions in relation to environmental factors. The project will use Arabidopsis and Lotus as model organisms. |
| Eligibility | Applicants should have either recently received or expect to receive a PhD in the case of the post-doc position, or a MSc in the case of the doctoral position, in plant metabolism or nutrient biochemistry with extensive knowledge of current methods associated with these disciplines. Applicants should have previous experience with metabolite profiling, fluorescence microscopy, and/or the characterization of plant metabolic and/or signaling pathways at the biochemical and physiological and genetic level. |
| Required Documents | A motivation letter, a detailed CV including publication record, a description of research interests and skills, and the names and addresses of three referees. |
| How to Apply | Candidates should send the required documents to the email address provided. |
| Last Date | March 30, 2023. |
Scholarship Description:
Post-Doctoral and Doctoral Scholarship in Plant Vitamin Metabolism, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Teresa Fitzpatick at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Geneva in Switzerland, is offering a post-doctoral and a doctoral position to work on a project focusing on the molecular characterization of factors controlling B vitamin homeostasis and how it impacts plant fitness. The project aims to investigate how certain B vitamins, such as By and Bo, are integrated into growth and developmental decisions in relation to nutritional and environmental factors. The project will use Arabidopsis and Lotus, key model organisms, with opportunities to translate work to crop plants.
The successful candidate should have a solid background in plant molecular biology and associated biochemistry techniques, including a combination of genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemical and physiological techniques, as well as protein biochemistry. Previous experience with metabolite profiling by HPLC, fluorescence microscopy, and the characterization of plant metabolic and/or signaling pathways at the biochemical and physiological and genetic level would be a distinct advantage.
The post-holder should be able to work independently and show initiative within a multidisciplinary project area and collaborate with other members of the group. A proven ability of competence in the form of first-author high-impact publications is required in the case of the post-doctoral position. Fluency in English is essential with both excellent oral and written communication skills expected.
Eligibility: Applicants should have either recently received or expect to receive either a PhD in the case of the post-doctoral position or an MSc in the case of the doctoral position in plant metabolism or nutrient biochemistry with extensive knowledge of current methods associated with these disciplines. Fluency in English is essential.
Required Documents: Candidates should send a motivation letter, a detailed CV including publication record, a description of research interests and skills, and the names and addresses of three referees to the provided email address.
How to Apply: Candidates should send the required documents to the provided email address.
Deadline: The deadline for application is March 30, 2023.
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