Plant Molecular Biologist Position at Umeå Plant Science Centre

4 days ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet Full time
Our Mission

At UPSC, we strive to understand the plants' ability to grow, adapt, and acclimate to a changing world. We aim to breed better plants that can thrive in challenging environments. To achieve this goal, we are seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team.

Job Summary

This postdoctoral position is focused on developing superior plant lines with increased biomass generation and stress resilience. You will work on optimizing a gene regulation circuit from Arabidopsis and transferring it to barley and wheat.

Key Skills and Qualifications
  • PhD degree in molecular biology or a relevant field
  • Previous experience in research in plant molecular biology and specifically in Arabidopsis, barley, or wheat
  • Good knowledge of English
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, state-of-the-art analytical platforms, unique tree germplasm resources, and plant growth facilities. Our researchers have access to professional training opportunities and individual career mentoring. We strive for a collaborative work environment and support our scientists throughout all career stages.



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