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As a PhD researcher you will work on a project investigating molecular mechanisms mediating opposite shade responses in model and non-model plants (VIDI R. Pierik).
The project summary is as follows:
In the struggle for light with neighbors plants adopt one of two contrasting strategies: escape shade by inducing shade avoidance growth responses or tolerate shade by acclimation to low light. Very little is known about how shade tolerant plants prevent shoot elongation while signaling the very same light quality cues as shade avoiders. You will study molecular and physiological mechanisms that contribute to detection of and responses to light signals and how these can be rewired to prevent shade avoidance.
You will be working from a recently finished quantitative genetics screen in Arabidopsis accessions and a transcriptome study on two contrasting wild Geranium species in order to study promising candidate regulators of these antithetical light response strategies. In addition to finding unknown, novel light signalling components, this research will touch upon established light response regulators such as phytochrome and cryptochrome photoreceptors, dedicated transcription factors and plant hormones.
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Qualifications |
Essential
- A MSc in the area of plant sciences.
- A strong background in molecular techniques.
- A creative and criticial research style
- Excellent English oral, written and presentation skills.
Desirable
- Affinity with interdisciplinary research.
- Bioinformatics experience on microarray and/or genomics datasets.
- Familiarity with whole plant / physiology / ecomolecular approaches.
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Offer |
The candidate is offered a full-time position for four years. The gross salary is € 2,083.- per month in the first year and grow up to € 2,664.- per month in the fourth year.
The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3% per year. In addition we offer: a pension scheme, a partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. The research group will provide the candidate with necessary support on all aspects of the project. More information: terms of employment.
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About the organisation |
Utrecht University has great ambitions for its teaching quality and study success rates. This also applies to its clear research profiles which are centred around four themes: Sustainability, Life Sciences, Youth & Identity, and Institutions. Utrecht University plays a prominent role in our society and contributes to finding the answers to topical and future societal issues.
The Faculty of Science consists of six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information and Computing Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Mathematics. The Faculty is home to 3500 students and nearly 2000 staff and is internationally renowned for the quality of its research. The Faculty's academic programmes reflect developments in today's society.
The Plant Ecophysiology group is an internationally recognized plant research group embedded within the Institute of Environmental Biology at Utrecht University, one of Europe’s leading research universities. We are a highly dynamic and competitive research group with multiple national and international collaborations. Successful candidates can expect to work with a highly ambitious, creative and international team of PhD students, post-docs, tenured staff and research assistants.
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Additional information |
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Apply |
To apply please attach a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, a list of courses (including marks) followed during your BSc and MSc programmes and (email) addresses of two academic referees.
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The application deadline is |
31/03/2014
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