The University of Amsterdam is looking for a postdoctoral candidate to investigate the mechanisms underlying the role of signaling in stress-induced changes in plant root microbiome recruitment and the stress-protective effect this change causes.
The mission of the Plant Hormone Biology group is to understand the chemical communication of plants with other organisms in their environment. We study how plants produce and secrete signaling molecules from their roots and how this affects the behavior of other organisms in the soil. Plant roots house one of the most diverse, yet vastly neglected, microbial communities on Earth. The aim of the Gravitation program, MiCRop, is to harness the genomic potential of root microbes as a new platform for improved stress resilience of future crops and sustainable food production.
Tasks
For this position, the candidate will:
- study the effect of phosphate and/or biotic stress on plant root microbiome recruitment;
- microbiome recruitment strategies in plants
- (co-)supervise PhD candidates, bachelor and master students.
Salary
- On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €2,846 and a maximum €4,490
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
- good growth opportunities
Job Requirements
- A PhD in Biology or Plant Science.
- Affinity with plant metabolism and the plant microbiome.
- Experience with plant molecular biology.
- Affinity with (protein) biochemistry.
- Affinity with data analysis and/or bioinformatics.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Application Process
Applications for Postdoctoral Researcher on Mechanisms Underlying the Plant-Microbiome Interaction must be in English and include:
- a cover letter with your motivation to apply for this position;
- a CV, including a list of publications;
- contact information for at least two academic referees.
To apply for Postdoctoral Researcher on Mechanisms Underlying the Plant-Microbiome Interaction, click here.
Application Deadline: April 10, 2022.
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