[afgn] PhD-student position, plant molecular biology, Uppsala University

Wed Jul 27 12:14:45 CEST 2016

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> Dear colleague,
>
> I hope you have are having a nice summer!
>
> I would be most grateful if you would share this add for a  
> PhD-student position in my group, focusing on plant root  
> development: http://uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=108226  
> <http://uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=108226> (also  
> pasted in below), with talented students and your professional  
> network.
>
> Thanks a lot and have a great continuation of the summer!
>
> Annelie
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> Annelie Carlsbecker, PhD, University Lecturer
>
> Physiological Botany,
> Department of Organismal Biology,
> Uppsala University
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> Linnean Center for Plant Biology (http://www.lcpu.se <http://www.lcpu.se/>)
>
> Address: Uppsala BioCenter,
> Visiting address: Almas Allé 5, room A-482
> Delivery address: Ulls väg 24 E, SE-756 51, Uppsala, Sweden
> Phone: +46-18-673375
> Mobile phone: +46-0705-371397
> E-mail: Annelie.Carlsbecker at ebc.uu.se <mailto:Annelie.Carlsbecker at ebc.uu.se>
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> PhD position in Molecular Plant Biology
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> Published: 2016-07-01
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> Uppsala University is an international research university focused  
> on the development of science and education. Our most important  
> assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their  
> dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting  
> work places. Uppsala University has 40,000 students, 7,000 employees  
> and a turnover of SEK 6,5 billion.
>
>
> Uppsala University hereby declares following position open; PhD  
> position in Molecular Plant Biology at the Department of Organismal  
> Biology, Physiological Botany
> The Department of Organismal Biology (IOB) teach about, and explores  
> the evolution, development and function in whole organisms. We study  
> the deepest branches of the tree of life with the help of  
> bioinformatics and experimental molecular techniques. Research about  
> how chemicals of anthropogenic origin interact with cellular  
> functions and cause long-lasting adverse health effects in humans  
> and wildlife is also performed. For more information see  
> www.iob.uu.se <http://www.iob.uu.se/>. IOB is part of Evolutionary  
> Biology Centre (EBC), http://ebc.uu.se/?languageId=1  
> <http://ebc.uu.se/?languageId=1>, and the program of Physiological  
> Botany is also part of the Linnean Centre for Plant Biology in  
> Uppsala, www.lcpu.se <http://www.lcpu.se/>. Physiological Botany is  
> located at Uppsala BioCenter, on the Ultuna campus.
>
> Project description: Our research is focused on the genetic and  
> molecular regulation of plant root and vascular tissue development  
> (see e.g. Carlsbecker et al, Nature, 2010, 465(7296):316-21; Müller  
> et al, Plant Physiology, 2016, 170(2):956-70). You will work in a  
> project that aims to elucidate how the development of the plant root  
> vasculature is affected - both anatomically and molecularly - by  
> endogenous and externals cues, such as drought and nutrient  
> availability. You will analyse in detail how various cell and tissue  
> types in the root communicate with one another and with the shoot,  
> through signalling using hormones, small RNAs and other molecules,  
> to coordinate the development of the plant body under these  
> conditions. Various genetic lines and molecular markers in the model  
> plant Arabidopsis thaliana are available in the lab, and you will  
> establish methods to study the mentioned parameters under as natural  
> conditions as possible. To get an evolutionary perspective on the  
> molecular mechanisms that control the development of the root and  
> vasculature, including the wood forming tissues, you will compare  
> the development in Arabidopsis with its counterpart in Norway  
> spruce, Picea abies, a conifer tree species of major economic  
> importance in Sweden. Norway spruce has a sequenced genome and is  
> possible to transform, allowing functional studies (see Uddenberg et  
> al, Front Plant Sci. 2015, 3;6:970). How root and vascular tissue  
> development is affected and become adapted to external cues is of  
> great potential value for breeding of crop and tree species with  
> increased ability to sustain changes in climate conditions.
>
> In your work you will use genetic, molecular and to some extent  
> bioinformatic methods. The projects connect to research on-going at  
> the other university in Uppsala, SLU, and the integrated research  
> environment at Uppsala BioCenter provides a very creative research  
> environment providing many opportunities for collaborations.
>
> Qualifications: To be eligible for a PhD-student position you need  
> an academic degree at master level or equivalent, with  
> specialization within biology, molecular biology or biotechnology.  
> Documented and practical skills in molecular biology work are  
> required. Previous experience in plant molecular biology,  
> developmental biology, physiology or similar is an advantage. Large  
> emphasise will be put on personal qualities. We are looking for a  
> person with good collaboration skills who takes own initiatives and  
> is able to work efficiently and independently. Excellent knowledge  
> in English, both written and oral, is a must.
>
> Position: The PhD education corresponds to four years of full time  
> studies. The position will be combined with teaching (up to 20%)  
> that extends the position with corresponding amount of time.
>
> More information about postgraduate studies at Uppsala University is  
> available at http://www.teknat.uu.se/education/postgraduate/  
> <http://www.teknat.uu.se/education/postgraduate/>. Rules governing  
> Ph.D. candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance  
> Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala university's rules and guidelines  
> http://regler.uu.se/Rules_and_regulations_in_English/  
> <http://regler.uu.se/Rules_and_regulations_in_English/>
> Application: The application should contain a personal letter where  
> you briefly describe yourself, your research interests, and motivate  
> why you what to do a PhD. The application should also contain your  
> CV, copies of relevant exams and course grades, letters of reference  
> or contact information of minimum two reference persons, as well as  
> other documents that you want to refer to in your application.
>
> Uppsala University aims for gender balance and diversity in all  
> activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the  
> organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with  
> different birth background, functionality and life experience.
>
> Pay: According to local agreements.
>
> Starting: As soon as possible, or as agreed.
>
> Type of employment: Temporary position 4 years
>
> Working hours: 100 %
>
> For further information about the position please contact University  
> Lecturer Annelie Carlsbecker, phone: 018-673375, e-mail:  
> Annelie.Carlsbecker at ebc.uu.se <mailto:Annelie.Carlsbecker at ebc.uu.se>.
>
> You are welcome to submit your application no later than 2016-08-15,  
> UFV-PA 2016/2169
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>
> We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only  
> accept the application the way described in the advertisement.
>
> Placement: Department of Organismal Biology
>
> Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months
>
> Pay: Fixed pay
>
> Number of positions: 1
>
> Working hours: 100%
>
> Town: Uppsala
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> County: Uppsala län
>
> Country: Sweden
>
> Union representative: Stefan Djurström, Seko 018-471 3315
> Per Sundman, Saco-rådet 018-471 1485
> Marie Ols, TCO/ST 018-471 2459
> Number of reference: UFV-PA 2016/2169
>
> Last application date: 2016-08-15
>
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Marília K. F. de Campos, PhD
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