Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Plant Biology: Lund University is seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher to study stress responses to touch in plants. This position offers an opportunity to investigate the signal transduction pathways that regulate gene expression in response to environmental stressors, especially focusing on mechanical stimulation.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Lund, Skåne län, Sweden |
| Type of Employment | Permanent (full-time, starting with a temporary contract) |
| First Day of Employment | June 30th, 2025 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Full-time Equivalent | 100% |
| Reference Number | PA2025/1668 |
Research Area:
Molecular Plant Biology focusing on mechanical stimulation and environmental stress responses in plants.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related subject.
- Experience in plant molecular biology, particularly with Arabidopsis thaliana and crops as model organisms.
- Proficiency in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, cloning, transformation of different plant species, and confocal microscopy.
- Strong oral and written proficiency in English.
- A track record of publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
- Teaching and supervision experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Job Description:
The selected researcher will be responsible for:
- Conducting research to understand how plants respond to mechanical stimuli and environmental stressors.
- Evaluating the potential for controlled mechanical stimulation to enhance yield and stress resistance in cereals.
- Collaborating with the business community on applied research projects.
- Applying for external funding to support research initiatives.
- Participating in teaching at various educational levels, with opportunities for pedagogical training and supervision of thesis and doctoral students.
- Managing administrative tasks related to the aforementioned responsibilities.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted in English and compiled into a single PDF file that includes:
- Résumé/CV with a list of publications.
- A general description of past research and future research interests (maximum two pages).
- Contact information for at least two references.
- A copy of the doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant academic certificates/grades.
Last Date to Apply:
June 11, 2025
For inquiries, please contact Olivier Van Aken at olivier.van_aken@biol.lu.se.
Join Lund University and contribute to ground-breaking research in molecular plant biology!
