Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is looking for a motivated PhD candidate to work on an NWO-funded project to study the mechanisms underlying greenlight signaling in plants.
The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher on this project. They will become a member of the Retrograde Signalling team, which is embedded in the chair group of Plant Physiology.
Plants dynamically respond to their light environment, to optimize light capture for photosynthesis. The means by which blue, red, and far-red light are perceived by different plant photoreceptor proteins are well-understood. However, it remains unknown how plants sense green light. In this project, The faculty aim to find out how plants perceive and respond to greenlight, and how this helps them to survive (shaded) environments where light quality fluctuates.
Start Date: summer 2022.
Salary
- The gross salary for the first year is € 2.443,- per month rising to € 3.122,- in the fourth year according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreements
- study leave and partially paid parental leave;
- the option to accrue additional compensation/holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
Job Requirements
To be eligible for this position, applicants must have:
- Successfully completed MSc degree in Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, (Plant) Biotechnology, or equivalent study.
- Have hands-on experience in molecular biology. Experience in microscopy is a plus.
- A proven affinity with plant physiology.
- Work efficiently and accurately and are highly motivated to do fundamental research.
- The willingness to contribute to teaching and mentoring of MSc and BSc students.
- Strong communication skills and work well in a small team.
- Excellent English language proficiency.
- Contribute to an open and inclusive atmosphere.
Application Process
Interested applicants can use the online tool to apply and upload the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (max. 1page A4),
- CV (max. 4 pages A4) and
- Names of 2 references.
To apply, click here
Application Deadline: May 29, 2022.
For more information, visit the official site.
