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We seek a highly motivated candidate for the project “Deciphering the role of two transcription factors from the WOX family in controlling adventitious root initiation in Arabidopsis hypocotyl” in Professor Catherine Bellini's research group. The postdoctoral scholarship will be placed at the Department of Plant Physiology, that is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre.
Last day to apply: 16 September 2024
The Carl Tryggers Foundation (CTS) funds this two-year postdoctoral scholarship. The scholarship amounts to 336 000 SEK per year. The scholarship is not subject to tax. CTS also funds 100 000 SEK per year of running costs. The PI covers the additional running costs for the project.
The scholarship refers to full-time studies for two years, starting November 1, 2024 or according to agreement.
Project description
Plants display a unique regenerative capacity widely exploited in modern agriculture, where elite genotypes are vegetatively propagated through stem cuttings. A critical point for successful propagation entails the development of adventitious roots (AR). This post-embryonic de novo organogenesis program enables plants to propagate and adapt to the surrounding environment clonally. Interconnected transcriptional and hormonal networks control adventitious root initiation (ARI), but the underlying genetic and molecular bases orchestrating these networks have long remained unclear. We used the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana to decipher the molecular mechanisms controlling ARI. We identified several transcription regulators integrating auxin, jasmonate and cytokinin signalling pathways.
A 3-year postdoc fellowship/position (1+2) is available in the group of Dr. Petra Marhava at Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) & Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology in Sweden. The initial appointment will be for 1 year (fellowship/stipend), with the possibility of renewal for an additional 2 years (salary).
Last day to apply: 20 September 2024
Project description
Temperatures below or above the physiological optimum for plant growth induce temperature stress, which can cause detrimental and irreversible damage to plant growth and development. While most of the studies to date have focused on big-picture elements of plant responses to climate change, our research will provide insights into the molecular and cellular responses, to improve our mechanistic understanding of plant acclimation to heat and cold stress. The project will mainly work with the root of the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana and will combine state-of-the-art approaches in various biochemistry and microscopy techniques.
The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is offering an Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) position in Forest Genetics. The department is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre, one of Europe's strongest research centres in experimental plant biology.
Last day to apply: 6 November 2024
Subject area
The subject of the position is forest genetics with a focus on genetic biodiversity in relation to forestry.
Duties
The Assistant Professor is expected to develop their own research profile within the subject and will be given development opportunities to be able to qualify as docent and Senior Lecturer in the subject of the position.
The research will focus on gymnosperm phylogenomics and environmental adaptation in order to build and maintain the trees' long-term resilience to climate and environmental changes and to understand effects on genetic diversity of forestry and breeding.
The research is expected to be conducted in collaboration with researchers within the department and SLU, as well as through national and international collaboration.
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