Postdoctoral Position in Plant Synthetic Promoter: Join the VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology as a Postdoctoral Researcher and contribute to the groundbreaking ERC-funded multiCODE project aimed at unraveling gene expression regulation in plants through synthetic promoter engineering.
Postdoctoral Position in Plant Synthetic Promoter Engineering (ERC Funded)
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology
Location
Ghent, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | PhD in (Plant) Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent |
| Publication Record | Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals |
| Language Proficiency | Excellent proficiency in English (oral and written) |
| Additional Skills | Experience with bioinformatics and high-throughput approaches desirable but not required |
Job Description
As a postdoctoral molecular biologist, you will:
- Engineer synthetic promoters for context-specific gene expression in Arabidopsis.
- Develop high-throughput molecular phenotyping methods to assess synthetic promoter activity.
- Unravel the cis-regulatory code underlying gene expression and refine natural promoters.
- Collaborate closely with wet-lab and dry-lab colleagues for data generation and analysis.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the VIB application tool. Include:
- A detailed CV (including IT/computational skills)
- A one-page letter of intent describing your motivation for the position, alignment of research experiences, and future goals
- Names and contact details of 3 referees
For inquiries, contact: klaas.vandepoele@psb.vib-ugent.be
Last Date to Apply
The application call will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
