A PhD position is available in the group of Plant Genetics at the University of Potsdam, Germany, to study the adaptation of flower morphology after the transition to a selfing mating-system.
- The selected candidate will use combined approaches of developmental, quantitative and molecular genetics to identify the constraints driving flower morphology evolution.
- For previous related work by the group, see Sicard et al., (2014) Curr Bio. 24(166):1880-6, Sicard et al., (2011) Plant Cell. Sep;23(9):3156-71 and Sicard et al. (2011), Ann Bot. Jun;107(9):1433-43.
- The department is seeking a PhD student starting in winter 2014-2015
- Applicants must have a completed undergraduate degree or master degree in plant biology, molecular biology or a related discipline.
- The selected applicant must have good English communication skills and a solid background in genetics and plant developmental biology.
- The successful applicant will be selected based on her/his scientific interests, motivation and career plan.
- She/he will receive quality training in phenotyping, next generation sequencing and molecular biology techniques as well as in field experiments.
The group of Genetics is located at the Campus Potsdam Golm directly accessible by train or bus in approx. 15 min from Potsdam centre or 50 min from Berlin. Potsdam or Berlin include airports and all city attractions and combine a reasonable cost of living. The Campus Golm aspires to deliver high quality education and research in academic sciences. Its central location in the Potsdam-Golm Science Park ( http://wisspark.de/en/) including the Max Plank Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology ensures a rich and stimulating scientific environment. The position is offered according to German payscale 65% of 13 TV-L for three years.
Please send applications including Curriculum Vitae, a letter describing your motivation to pursue this PhD project and contact information for two referees to Adrien Sicard (adrien.sicard@uni-potsdam.de)
Deadline : 30.11.14
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