We are currently accepting applications for the above mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for junior researchers with a recent PhD degree in natural sciences or related fields to join one of DIPC’s high-profile research teams.

The role

The project is thoroughly interdisciplinary. You will be part of an international team including scientists and engineers from the University of Bremen, Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Leiden), University of Hannover, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, Laboratoire Geo-Ocean Brest, Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra (CSIC-Granada) and coordinated by the Donostia International Physics Center (San Sebastian/Donostia).

The candidate will interact with other PROTOS post-docs and Ph.D. and master’s students from the above institutions. The candidate will work synergistically within the project PROTOS to conduct experiments on pattern formation, mineral self-organization, and the role of silica in developing chemical complexity. She or he should aim to explain the emergence of life as we know it or other life-like systems and distinguish the different steps from abiotic biomorphs to any form of primitive life. The candidate should also be interested in the plausible applications of the results of these fundamental science experiments in advanced materials science.

Desired background & competences

A broad interest in the early history of the Earth and the origin and evolution of early life.

• Fluency in English and a willingness to travel and interact in a strongly interdisciplinary team.
• PhD in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Minerals/Materials Science, or related sciences.
• Proven skills in nucleation and growth of minerals, biominerals, biomimetic materials, and/or colloids.
• Proven skills in the characterization of materials by the most advanced microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and spectroscopic techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and expertise to manage shared instrumentation facilities.

Working conditions

Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales

Target start date: 2025/09/01

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The center

DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a "Severo Ochoa" Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.

About the team

The selected candidate will be part of Prof. Garcia-Ruiz’s Laboratory of Mineral Self-organization and Origin of Life at the Donostia International Physics Center. The position is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) within the SYNERGY project GA-101118811 entitled “The role of silica in the dawn of life on our planet” (PROTOS) (https://protos-erc.eu/).

How to apply

The applications should include:

• A two-page letter of motivation.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of at least two referees who can provide a recommendation letter.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2025/16
• Application deadline: 2025/07/15
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Selection process

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (40%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (40%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme (grant agreement No [101118811]-PROTOS)

Ubicación: Albuixech, Valencia

Incorporación: A convenir

Departamento: Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación

¿Quiénes somos?

En Nutritec llevamos más de 10 años innovando en el sector agrícola con soluciones biotecnológicas que mejoran la nutrición vegetal de manera sostenible, eficaz y respetuosa con el medioambiente. Nuestro compromiso con la innovación nos ha posicionado como una referencia técnica para agricultores y distribuidores en un sector cada vez más exigente y cambiante.

Ahora, queremos reforzar uno de nuestros pilares clave: el Departamento de I+D+i, un área estratégica desde donde nacen los productos que marcarán el futuro de la agricultura.

¿Qué buscamos?

Estamos buscando un/a Responsable del Departamento de I+D+i, con una sólida formación científica y una gran motivación por aplicar el conocimiento en un entorno real y cambiante como es el agrícola.

Una persona capaz de liderar proyectos de desarrollo y construir un equipo técnico de referencia, pero también dispuesta a pisar campo, hablar con técnicos y agricultores, y entender de primera mano los retos a los que se enfrentan los cultivos.

Alguien que quiera ver cómo su investigación se convierte en soluciones tangibles, y no se quede solo en la teoría.

Tus principales retos:

• Diseñar y liderar la estrategia de innovación de Nutritec: de la idea al ensayo en campo.
• Gestionar proyectos de desarrollo de nuevos productos con base biotecnológica (bioestimulantes, microorganismos, soluciones especializadas).
• Construir y liderar un equipo técnico propio, orientado a resultados aplicados.
• Ser el puente entre ciencia y campo: colaborar con producción, calidad, técnicos y clientes para garantizar productos eficaces y competitivos.
• Detectar oportunidades tecnológicas, colaborar con universidades, centros de investigación y otros actores del sector.

Requisitos:

Formación académica

• Doctorado (PhD) en Biotecnología, Biología Molecular, Agronomía, Microbiología o áreas afines.
• Se valorará formación postdoctoral o experiencia en proyectos relacionados con interacción planta-microorganismo y estrés abiótico. Conocimientos y experiencia experimental
• Microbiología aplicada y ambiental:
  • Aislamiento, cultivo y mantenimiento de microorganismos.
  • Técnicas de cultivo en medio sólido y líquido, determinación decurvas de crecimiento, densidad óptica, viabilidad celular.
  • Técnicas de inoculación en condiciones controladas.
• Cultivo microbiano en biorreactores y escalado: optimización de parámetros de cultivo (pH, temperatura, agitación, composición del medio)
•  Operación de biorreactores piloto (1–10 L): Configuración y mantenimiento de biorreactores, control de parámetros.
• Evaluación de productividad y rendimiento en términos de metabolito deseado y/o biomasa.
• Formulación de bioestimulantes líquidos o sólidos.

Habilidades y capacidades personales

• Capacidad para diseñar y planificar experimentos complejos de forma autónoma.
• Pensamiento analítico para interpretar datos integrados.
• Comunicación científica oral y escrita, tanto para artículos y proyectos como para solicitudes de patente.
• Espíritu innovador y orientado a la aplicación de resultados al desarrollo de un producto final.

Lo que te ofrecemos:

• Un entorno dinámico, ágil y con impacto directo en la agricultura real.
• La oportunidad de crear y liderar un equipo a tu cargo.
• Autonomía para proponer, experimentar y desarrollar soluciones innovadoras.
• Formación continua y proyección profesional dentro de una empresa en crecimiento.
•  Un ambiente cercano, colaborativo y con valores firmes: sostenibilidad, innovación y compromiso.
• Condiciones laborales o Contrato indefinido
  • Salario competitivo
  • Jornada flexible
  • Seguro médico

¿Quieres que tu investigación tenga impacto real?

Envíanos tu CV y una carta de presentación a personas@nutritec.es . Cuéntanos por qué te motiva aplicar tu conocimiento a la realidad  del campo.

Esta es tu oportunidad de liderar un proyecto científico con los pies en la tierra y la mirada en el futuro.

Sobre Nutritec

Nutritec es una empresa comprometida con la sociedad y con la sostenibilidad. Apoyamos a nuestros empleados con igualdad de  portunidades y promoviendo un ambiente de trabajo diverso, inclusivo y respetuoso. Ponemos el foco en las personas y fomentamos un entorno de trabajo donde el talento y el bienestar sean los ejes desde donde construir nuestro crecimiento.

Albuixech – 15 de abril de 2025

As Austria's largest research and technology organization for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitization. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society. 

Our Center for Health & Bioresources is looking for new Ingenious Partner for our location in Tulln (in immediate vicinity to Vienna). In the Center for Health & Bioresources we aim to solve challenges associated with demographic change, resource scarcity and environmental pollution and to develop innovative solutions, that enable early disease detection and support healthy and active aging. 

The key objectives of the Unit Bioresources are to explore biological plant and microbial resources to better cope with current challenges of crop production. In the field of plant microbiomes, we address plant-associated microbiota, explore their functions, and develop innovative application technologies.

• You will work in an innovative research team to better understand and apply plant microbiomes - By translating fundamental knowledge in innovative solutions, you will contribute to overcome major challenges in crop production. 
• Together with your team you elaborate novel understanding on the role of plant microbiota. 
• You elaborate approaches for microbiome-based plant improvement. 
• You coordinate and are involved in national and international research projects as well as in customer-oriented research and contribute to our international position and visibility. 
• With your innovative work you obtain further understanding on the functioning of plant microbiota and translate knowledge into innovations 
• You successfully acquire research projects and represent AIT in research networks and cooperate with international research institutions. 
• Your publications in high-ranking journals and presentations at international conferences will contribute to our international reputation. 

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner: 

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or other related field experience in Plant Microbiology / Microbiome Research 
• Experience in acquisition of third-party funding and project management 
• Experience with contract research is an advantage 
• Solution-oriented expertise, communication skills, high commitment, and motivation 
• Excellent communication skills in English, basic skills in German 

What to expect:  

The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 59.934,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities. Further salary packages including variable salary components will be offered for Senior Positions, which can be reached depending on the person’s qualification and skills as well of achievement of defined goals. 

At AIT diversity and inclusion are of great importance. This is why we strive to inspire women to join our teams in the field of technology. We welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances of all applications. 

Please submit your application documents including your CV, cover letter and certificates online: 

https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/250520

PhD positions at the University of Copenhagen :

https://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=163596

https://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=163587

PhD position between the Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV, France) and the Hasselt University (UHasselt, Belgium) :

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Se busca persona interesada en solicitar un contrato predoctoral para realizar una TESIS DOCTORAL sobre las relaciones entre múltiples mutualismos en comunidades vegetales en pirineos.

¿Te apasiona la ecología, las interacciones entre especies en el contexto del cambio global? ¿Te gustaría saber más sobre cómo cambios ambientales transforman las relaciones entre plantas y sus aliados?

Proyecto: En nuestro reciente proyecto MULTITUD (PID2023-153173NB-I00) queremos descubrir si las redes mutualistas, como las simbiosis micorrícicas, las interacciones entre plantas y bacterias fijadoras de nitrógeno, o incluso la cooperación entre plantas a través del intercambio de nitrógeno, se desmoronan cuando hay un exceso de este nutriente en el suelo. ¿Qué ocurre cuando los costes de obtener nutrientes directamente ya no compensan los beneficios que supone el mutualismo?

Te proponemos: a) apoyarte para que diseñes tu propio proyecto de investigación dentro de este marco conceptual, con las preguntas que despierten más tu curiosidad, y b) apoyo para solicitar tu propia financiación para realizar una tesis doctoral con nosotros.

Investigadoras/es Principales: Guillermo Bueno (cgbuenog@gmail.com<mailto:cgbuenog@gmail.com>; Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología, IPE-CSIC) y Alicia Montesinos (ali.montesinos@gmail.com<mailto:ali.montesinos@gmail.com>; Centro de investigaciones sobre Desertificación, CIDE-CSIC-UV-GVA).

Ambiente de trabajo: Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico y colaborativo con el apoyo de un equipo experto y acceso a recursos de vanguardia, además de la oportunidad de realizar estancias internacionales en laboratorios punteros. Las personas interesadas deberán tener disposición para integrarse de manera presencial en el grupo de investigación, ya que consideramos que la participación en reuniones frecuentes, tanto en grupo como individuales, fomentan la adquisición de conocimientos y habilidades en presentaciones públicas de los avances, además de ser mucho más divertido. También podrá participar activamente en las actividades regulares del departamento incluyendo seminarios científicos semanales, clubes de lectura y comités de seguimiento de las tesis doctorales organizados por el centro. La naturaleza del trabajo de investigación (trabajo de campo, laboratorio, revisiones bibliográficas, experimentos) se podrá diseñar en función de las preguntas e inquietudes de la persona solicitante.

Posibles fuentes de financiación a solicitar: Algunas de las fuentes de financiación que se podrían solicitar son Subvenciones de la Generalitat Valenciana para la contratación de personal investigador predoctoral (CIACIF) (abiertas hasta el 19/12/2024), contratos FPU (próxima apertura a principio de 2025) o contratos predoctorales del Gobierno de Aragón (DGA, apertura en junio 2025). La duración del proyecto, y por tanto de la tesis, se prevé que sea de 4 años. La persona contratada se incorporará a un Programa de Doctorado, bien en Valencia o en Zaragoza/Huesca y tendrá la oportunidad de distribuir su tiempo entre los dos centros del CSIC (CIDE e IPE), además de participar en colaboraciones y solicitar estancias internacionales en el marco del proyecto (MULTITUD; PID2023-153173NB-I00).

Requisitos:

• Tener curiosidad y pasión por la investigación científica y la ecología
• Estar en posesión de títulos universitarios de grado y máster relacionados con el área de conocimiento.
• Carta de motivación, CV y expediente académico.
• Contacto de dos personas de referencia.

Se valorará:

• Experiencia en aspectos relacionados con ecología.
• Experiencia en trabajo de campo y laboratorio.
• Dominio del inglés.
• Conocimientos de programación y estadística.
• Motivación por aprender y proactividad.

Contacto: Las personas interesadas, enviad lo antes posible carta de motivación por correo electrónico (ali.montesinos@gmail.com, cgbuenog@gmail.com), con CV, copia del expediente académico y contacto de dos personas de referencia. Las personas seleccionadas serán convocadas a una entrevista con los investigadores principales (que podrá ser presencial u online)

Información sobre los investigadoras/es principales

Guillermo Bueno: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=es&user=Sg-yf84AAAAJ

Alicia Montesinos-Navarro: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=e-dAeDEAAAAJ&hl=es

https://www.uv.es/uvweb/centro-investigacion-desertificacion/es/actualidad/oferta-contracto-predoctoral-relaciones-multiples-mutualismos-comunidades-vegetales-1285923353218/Novetat.html?id=1286408940797

Se busca persona interesada en solicitar un contrato predoctoral para realizar una TESIS DOCTORAL sobre las relaciones entre múltiples mutualismos en comunidades vegetales en pirineos.

¿Te apasiona la ecología, las interacciones entre especies en el contexto del cambio global? ¿Te gustaría saber más sobre cómo cambios ambientales transforman las relaciones entre plantas y sus aliados?

Proyecto: En nuestro reciente proyecto MULTITUD (PID2023-153173NB-I00) queremos descubrir si las redes mutualistas, como las simbiosis micorrícicas, las interacciones entre plantas y bacterias fijadoras de nitrógeno, o incluso la cooperación entre plantas a través del intercambio de nitrógeno, se desmoronan cuando hay un exceso de este nutriente en el suelo. ¿Qué ocurre cuando los costes de obtener nutrientes directamente ya no compensan los beneficios que supone el mutualismo?

Te proponemos: a) apoyarte para que diseñes tu propio proyecto de investigación dentro de este marco conceptual, con las preguntas que despierten más tu curiosidad, y b) apoyo para solicitar tu propia financiación para realizar una tesis doctoral con nosotros.

Investigadoras/es Principales: Guillermo Bueno (cgbuenog@gmail.com; Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología, IPE-CSIC) y Alicia Montesinos (ali.montesinos@gmail.com; Centro de investigaciones sobre Desertificación, CIDE-CSIC-UV-GVA).

Ambiente de trabajo: Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico y colaborativo con el apoyo de un equipo experto y acceso a recursos de vanguardia, además de la oportunidad de realizar estancias internacionales en laboratorios punteros. Las personas interesadas deberán tener disposición para integrarse de manera presencial en el grupo de investigación, ya que consideramos que la participación en reuniones frecuentes, tanto en grupo como individuales, fomentan la adquisición de conocimientos y habilidades en presentaciones públicas de los avances, además de ser mucho más divertido. También podrá participar activamente en las actividades regulares del departamento incluyendo seminarios científicos semanales, clubes de lectura y comités de seguimiento de las tesis doctorales organizados por el centro. La naturaleza del trabajo de investigación (trabajo de campo, laboratorio, revisiones bibliográficas, experimentos) se podrá diseñar en función de las preguntas e inquietudes de la persona solicitante.

Posibles fuentes de financiación a solicitar: Algunas de las fuentes de financiación que se podrían solicitar son Subvenciones de la Generalitat Valenciana para la contratación de personal investigador predoctoral (CIACIF) (abiertas hasta el 19/12/2024), contratos FPU (próxima apertura a principio de 2025) o contratos predoctorales del Gobierno de Aragón (DGA, apertura en junio 2025). La duración del proyecto, y por tanto de la tesis, se prevé que sea de 4 años. La persona contratada se incorporará a un Programa de Doctorado, bien en Valencia o en Zaragoza/Huesca y tendrá la oportunidad de distribuir su tiempo entre los dos centros del CSIC (CIDE e IPE), además de participar en colaboraciones y solicitar estancias internacionales en el marco del proyecto (MULTITUD; PID2023-153173NB-I00).

Requisitos:

• Tener curiosidad y pasión por la investigación científica y la ecología
• Estar en posesión de títulos universitarios de grado y máster relacionados con el área de conocimiento.
• Carta de motivación, CV y expediente académico.
• Contacto de dos personas de referencia.

Se valorará:

• Experiencia en aspectos relacionados con ecología.
• Experiencia en trabajo de campo y laboratorio.
• Dominio del inglés.
• Conocimientos de programación y estadística.
• Motivación por aprender y proactividad.

Contacto: Interesados/as/es, enviar lo antes posible carta de motivación por correo electrónico (ali.montesinos@gmail.com, cgbuenog@gmail.com), con CV, copia del expediente académico y contacto de dos personas de referencia. Los candidatos seleccionados serán convocados a una entrevista con los investigadores principales (que podrá ser presencial u online)

Información sobre los investigadoras/es principales

Guillermo Bueno: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=es&user=Sg-yf84AAAAJ

Alicia Montesinos-Navarro: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=e-dAeDEAAAAJ&hl=es

The Centre for Nutrition Modelling (CNM) within the Animal Biosciences Department at the University of Guelph (Guelph, ON), in partnership with the Animal Nutrition and Environment Modeling Laboratory (ANEMAL) lab at UC Davis, seeks PDF applicants for the project entitled:

‘Modelling the impact of feeding strategies and genetics using a life cycle assessment approach’.

Project Summary:  

This project is part of a larger project entitled ‘Leveraging Genomics to Achieve Dairy net Zero’ funded by Genome Canada. Previous research has outlined potential genetic, nutritional and management strategies for GHG mitigation, but no studies have quantified the impact of their combination using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and gene flow modelling. The overall objective of this project is to develop scientific protocols that quantify the impact and uncertainty surrounding GHG mitigation strategies (genetics, nutrition and management). The specific objectives include: (1) estimation of individual animal and herd level GHG emissions; (2) quantification of individual animal and herd level benefits and reductions in GHG emissions possible through genetic selection; (3) quantification of individual animal and herd level benefits and reductions in GHG emissions through implementation of nutrition and management strategies; (4) analysis of the total reduction achieved by combining genetic, nutrition and management mitigation strategies, including their combination and interactions. This project will employ Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis to quantify GHG, economic and other outcomes of the mitigation strategies examined in other work packages, and the analysis will include a breakdown of the total cost of each mitigation method, as well as the combined methods, towards the dairy industry’s stated goal of climate neutrality.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Data collection of impact of feeding strategies and genetics on GHG emissions from the literature,
• Life cycle analysis of dairy production systems under varying genetic and management (nutrition) scenarios,  
• Work with the rest of the project team and help integrate results into other activities, 
• Dissemination of results through peer-reviewed publications, project reports and conference presentations,  
• Other duties as defined by the principal investigator.  

Skills/Qualifications:  

A PhD degree with Quantitative (systems) modeling experience, IT Skills, Statistics/Mathematics training, Life cycle assessment experience, Ruminant nutrition (desirable), Capable of conducting unsupervised work, and demonstrating initiative.

The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply (People are also encouraged to self-identify as a member of one of these groups).

Position Details:

3-year position, salary starting at $74,000/year (CAD) + 2% raise/year + benefits.  

Qualified candidates should send their CV, transcript and two references to:  

Dr. Jennifer Ellis  
Associate Professor, Animal Systems Modelling
Department of Animal Biosciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada
jellis@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120 x 56522

Job opening for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative, scientifically independent and team-oriented candidate to join the Biocrystallography and Structural Biology of Therapeutic Targets team at the Molecular Microbiology and Structural Research Unit in Lyon, France.

A 2 years postdoctoral position with support from the French National Research Agency (ANR) is available to study carbohydrate-sulfatases sourced from the human microbiome as well as marine environments. The research project is conducted within a consortium composed of biochemists, chemists, structural biologists, and bioinformaticians, and aims at a better understanding of the structure-function-specificity relationships in order to provide advanced and detailed pictures of the molecular determinants of sulfated substrate recognition. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the partner lab (CERMAV Grenoble).

A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology or a closely related discipline is expected, and the successful candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, protein expression and purification. Prior research experience in at least one of the following areas would be a plus: Carbohydrate active enzymes, protein chemistry, structural biology (X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy...). The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, the ability to conduct research independently, to prepare manuscripts and presentations, and the ability to work with researchers, graduate, and undergraduate students in the laboratory. Working language is English and/or French. To be eligible for this postdoctoral position, candidates must have completed their PhD within the last 1-4 years at the start of the contract.

Lyon is one of the major cities in France and is ideally located in the centre of Europe within two hours of Paris, the Alps and the Mediterranean. It has a strong cultural and intellectual tradition, is widely known as the gastronomic centre of France, and the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The position is immediately available and interested candidates should apply directly through the CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) recruitment platform, where details of this offer furthermore can be seen: Portail Emploi CNRS - Job offer - Post-doc (M/W) in biochemistry and structural biology.

Se buscan candidatos interesados en solicitar un contrato de 3 años asociado al proyecto Diferentes niveles de regulación de la producción de carotenoides en Fusarium (NiReCa) con referencia PID2022-140414NB-I00 cuya investigadora principal es Mª del Carmen Limón Mirón.

El candidato desarrollará su actividad en el grupo "Regulación del metabolismo secundario de Fusarium" (https://personal.us.es/fraavacor/fg/Research.html) del Departamento de Genética de la Universidad de Sevilla. Y se incorporaría al proyecto NiReCa que tiene como objetivo estudiar diferentes aspectos de la regulación de la síntesis de carotenoides, que van desde el papel de fotorreceptores, ARNlnc, maduración alternativa, hasta la ubiquitinación de proteínas.

Perfil del candidato

El trabajo implica generación de mutantes, y su caracterización a nivel molecular mediante análisis de expresión génica por RT-PCR cuantitativa y ARN-seq y a nivel fenotípico se estudiará su morfología y su perfil de carotenoides. Se utilizarán también otras técnicas de genética molecular, que incluyen desde el uso de estirpes luminiscentes hasta los análisis por secuenciación masiva.

Se valorará positivamente:

• Título de Máster.
• Experiencia previa en biología molecular y manipulación de hongos.
• Buen conocimiento de inglés.
• Conocimientos de bioinformática.
• Experiencia investigadora previa.
• Cartas de recomendación de laboratorios previos.

Contacto

Las personas interesadas deben enviar su CV, incluyendo un expediente académico detallado y la nota media de los créditos superados, así como cartas de referencia y una carta de motivación a Mª Carmen Limón Mirón, carmenlimon@us.es

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Plant-Microbe Interactions (PMI) group within the Department of Biology is looking for an Assistant Professor in Plant-Microbe Interactions to strengthen our collegial research team and contribute to the education and training of our next-generation scientists. The PMI team studies molecular mechanisms by which plants orchestrate interactions with other organisms by activating the plant immune system to ward off pathogens and pests, while accommodating growth- and healthpromoting microbiota. We already have strong lines of research on the dynamics and complexity of plant-beneficial root-microbiome interactions and on the architecture and dynamics of gene regulatory networks that steer the plant immune system. Our research goals are being achieved by using model and crop plant species in combination
with state-of-the-art techniques and methods in phytopathology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, microbiomics and bioinformatics. With our strong ties to the recently opened Netherlands Plant-Ecophenotyping Centre (NPEC), frontier plant-microbe interactions phenotyping is at our disposal. With our fundamental research we aim to provide a rational basis for developing sustainable strategies for disease resistance in future crops that produce more with less input of fertilizers or pesticides.

As an Assistant Professor you will actively engage in research, teaching, and supervision. You have proven research and teaching skills, and have the ambition to build an independent research line on a conceptually novel topic at the international frontier of the plant-microbe interactions research field. We seek expertise to complement and strengthen our team and anticipate that you will develop new research directions that allow the group to extend and diversify its research programme. You are expected to actively seek funding for new research projects via personal, national, European and other international granting opportunities and supervise the research of postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates and Master’s students. In addition, you are enthusiastic to participate in the teaching activities of the group at both the Bachelor and Master levels.

Within the PMI team, we nurture the spirit of collegiality. To further build our team, we consider it important that you have strongly developed social skills and can think critically and creatively. You have the capacity and interest to develop leadership skills for a future staff position in the PMI group.

If you are excited to develop your scientific career at the frontier of plant-microbe interactions we invite you to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a dedicated, creative, and collaborative scientist who is enthusiastic about working in our international and diverse team. You have a track record in fundamental plant science or plant biotic interactions research, which is evident from your publications with impact in international journals. Your experience complements the current expertise in the PMI group. You have affinity and enthusiasm for academic teaching, and the potential to coach and to guide PhD candidates and students. We would also like you to meet the following criteria:

• a PhD in the area of molecular plant and/or microbial biology;
• you have experience, talent and interest in academic teaching;
• proficiency in English (speaking and writing) and willingness to learn Dutch;
• experience with publishing impactful science;
• a network in your science field and experience with outreach, demonstrated experience and success in acquiring external funding.

OFFER

We are offering an appointment as Assistant Professor, starting with a fixed term contract. Following a positive evaluation after 18 months,
this will be converted in a permanent contract, and:

• the opportunity and guidance to develop yourself both professionally and personally;
• a full-time gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience – ranging between €3,974 and €5,439 per month (scale 11 at the level of Assistant Professor (universitair docent; UD) according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities
  (CAO));
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;

In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, professional development, (partly paid) parental leave, sports and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow.

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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht
University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

At the Faculty of Science, there are 6 departments to make a fundamental connection with: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Computing Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Physics. Each of these is made up of distinct institutes that work together to focus on answering some of humanity’s most pressing problems. More fundamental still are the individual research groups – the building blocks of our ambitious scientific projects. Find out more about our faculty on our social media channels.

You will be embedded within the Plant-Microbe Interactions (PMI) group of the Department of Biology, who will ensure mentoring for you. You can expect to work in an collegial, inclusive, collaborative, and motivating environment with a very creative and international eam of PhD students, postdocs, research assistants, and staff. You will be able to work with scientists who have access to world-class research facilities, including the recently opened Netherlands Plant-Ecophenotyping Centre and the state-of-the-art Utrecht Bioinformatics Center, and you will benefit from our extensive national/international collaborations in academia and industry.

The Department of Biology consists of 12 research divisions, which are organised within two institutes: the Institute of Biodynamics and
Biocomplexity (IBB) and the Institute of Environmental Biology (IEB). Within the IEB we have a vibrant UU Plant Science community. The department of Biology coordinates the teaching of the Bachelor’s programme in Biology, as well as Master’s programmes and PhD courses that are offered through the Graduate School of Life Sciences. Each Institute promotes the maintenance of a high-quality and interactive research environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions that you’d like us to answer, please contact Professor Corné Pieterse (Professor Plant-Microbe Interactions and
Scientific Director of the Institute of Environmental Biology) at C.M.J.Pieterse@uu.nl.

Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science. recruitment@uu.nl.

Are you an international applicant? Our International Service Desk can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as international staff.

APPLY

Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. To apply, please include the following:

• your letter of motivation, in which you outline how you fulfil the requirements for this position;
• your curriculum vitae, including a publication list, and your top 3 publications – with motivation;
• a research vision (2-3 pages and please include how you envision the embedding of your research in the Plant-Microbe Interactions
  group and the UU Plants community at large);
• a teaching vision (1 page);
• the names and email addresses of three references;
• a copy of your PhD certificate.

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