Website Umeå Plant Science Centre, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

A post-doctoral position is available in the Niittylä group at the Umeå Plant Science Centre & Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden, to study carbon assimilation and carbon partitioning in trees.

The project builds on our recent work on starch metabolism and carbon allocation in Populus and Arabidopsis (Dominquez et al 2021; Wang et al. 2022; Fuenfgeld et al. 2022). We are now looking for a postdoc scientist who will use functional genomics, metabolomics and isotope flux analysis to investigate the molecular mechanisms of carbon partitioning in Populus trees. The project is part of our larger effort to understand the limits of CO2 assimilation and carbon sequestration in the fast-growing pioneer genus Populus.

 Applicants should have a PhD in plant molecular biology, plant biochemistry or plant physiology and a genuine interest to carry out experimental plant research with a focus on trees. Molecular biology lab skills are important and previous experience on transcription factor characterisation and/or metabolic flux analysis are highly desirable. English fluency and publication of the PhD work in peer-reviewed high-quality journal(s) is required.

To apply for this job please visit www.slu.se.