Are you a skilled researcher in plant biology, and intrigued by how plant viruses manipulate their host? The University of Amsterdam is seeking an ambitious postdoctoral researcher for an exciting proteomics project on plant viruses.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant-Virus Interactions, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Overview
This position is within the Faculty of Science at the University of Amsterdam. You will join an interdisciplinary team aiming to provide breeding solutions for plant diseases by studying virulence mechanisms at the molecular level.
Key Details
| Category | Information |
| Salary | €3,546 – €5,538 (gross per month) |
| Hours | 30.4 – 38 hours per week |
| Duration | 12 months (with potential for 2-year extension) |
| Start Date | September 1, 2026 (preferred) |
| Closing Date | July 19, 2026 |
Research Area
Molecular Plant Pathology: Proteomics-based investigation of host-virus interactions for crop resistance.
Molecular Plant Pathology, specifically focusing on RNA virus interactions with host proteins. The research utilizes state-of-the-art molecular techniques to understand plant immunity and susceptibility.
Location
Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS), Amsterdam Science Park, Netherlands.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- A recent PhD degree in Plant biology.
- At least one publication as first author in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
- Preferably skilled in proteomics, plant biochemistry, and big data/statistical analyses (bioinformatics, scripting in Python, R studio, MaxQuant, Perseus, or related).
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology (e.g., Gibson assembly, Goldengate, Gateway cloning, CRISPR-Cas, synthetic biology, plant transformations).
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) with experience in writing scientific papers/grants.
- An appreciation for valorization efforts and fostering industry collaborations.
Job Description
- Perform plant-virus experiments and disease assays.
- Employ optimized proteomics methods (cross-linking and affinity purification) to study RNA-binding proteome dynamics.
- Analyze RNAseq and proteomics data using advanced bioinformatics.
- Use molecular tools to manipulate gene expression in planta to characterize protein roles in susceptibility/resistance.
- Report progress to industrial partners and participate in scientific discussions.
- Contribute to laboratory organization as a proactive team player.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official University of Amsterdam vacancy page. Please combine all documents (except your CV) into one single PDF file, including:
- A detailed CV (including months for education and work experience).
- A letter of motivation.
- Names and email addresses of two professional references.
Last Date for Application
July 19, 2026
