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POSTDOC POSITION AVAILABLE (posted October 23, 2024)
UV-B Perception and Signalling in Marchantia polymorpha (pdf)
Applications are invited for a postdoc position to study UV-B perception and signalling in the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha. Our group has a strong interest in early UVR8 photoreceptor-mediated events regulating UV-B-induced photomorphogenesis and acclimation. The successful candidate will be able to build on our recent unpublished Marchantia work and develop an own research project studying UVR8-COP1-mediated signalling and responses using Marchantia polymorpha as a model system.
We are looking for a talented and creative new team member. The successful candidate has very recently received (<6 months) or expects to soon receive a PhD degree, has at least one major first-author publication, is highly motivated, has a strong interest in plant signal transduction, and demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, imaging techniques, or related. Previous substantial experience with molecular techniques is essential and with Marchantia polymorpha as a model system would be very beneficial. Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are required.
We offer a creative and stimulating international scientific environment, and access to state-of-the-art technologies. Geneva offers an outstanding setting for study and research in the Molecular Life Sciences, as well as beautiful natural surroundings for outdoor activities and a vibrant cosmopolitan cultural life.
If you are interested in joining our team to make key discoveries in how plants perceive, signal and respond to UV-B, please send your application document (incl. a letter of motivation explaining your interest in, and qualification for the position, your CV including publication record, and names of 2-3 references) as a single .pdf file to Roman Ulm.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The starting date is flexible and upon agreement.
Please get in touch if you are interested in joining our team!
We are always looking for talented, motivated and creative new members for our team. Please inquire about open positions and/or the possibility to apply for postdoctoral fellowships (e.g. from EMBO, HFSP, ...).
We seek for enthusiastic candidates with strong interest in signal transduction and photobiology to understand the influence of the light environment on plant growth and development.
Postdoctoral candidates should have published (or are close to publishing) at least one first-author paper in a major international journal. Please send a letter that outlines in which type of project you are particularly interested and why your qualifications make you a good fit for our research and our team.
PhD student candidates should hold (or be in the process of getting) an M.Sc. degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related. Experience in basic molecular, cell biological and/or biochemical techniques is expected. PhD students will be embedded into the Molecular Biosciences program of the PhD School of Life Sciences.
MSc student candidates should directly contact Roman Ulm to discuss opportunities and potential research projects.
If you are interest in joining our team to make key discoveries in how plants perceive, signal and respond to UV-B, please send your application documents (incl. letter of motivation, C.V., degrees, names of 2-3 references) to roman.ulm@unige.ch.