14 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences)- Department
Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology- Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Sweden- Application Deadline
30 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Stockholm)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Secondary growth of plants is formed by the meristematic tissues of the vascular cambium. While the regulation of cambial activity is increasingly understood, the mechanisms that regulate initiation of the vascular cambium are largely unknown. Vascular cambium is induced in the stem by formation and fusion of the fascicular cambium and the interfascicular cambium, the latter seemingly forming from completely undifferentiated cells. It is possible that signals from the primary vascular bundles are involved in initiation of the cambium but other factors, such as tissue mechanics, cannot be excluded. We have previously conducted high-resolution transcriptomic analyses of stem tissues of aspen trees, which has resulted in identification of tissue-specific gene expression patterns and co-expression networks (Sundell et al., PlantCell29: 1585-1604; Jokipii-Lukkari S et al., New Phytologist 216:482-494). The current project aims to elucidate initiation of cambium in aspen trees with improved spatial resolution. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses will be performed in single cells and in specific tissues isolated by laser capture microdissection (LCM), accompanied by analysis of the mechanical properties in stem tissues initiating secondary growth.
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a keen interest in developmental biology on vascular development. Successful candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in plant biology or related subject, experience in cell and molecular biology, bioinformatics, and a proven research track record. Prior experience in LCM and/or AFM is a merit.
The scholarship is for two years starting in September 1, 2024 or by agreement.
For more information contact
Hannele Tuominen ([email protected] ), Umeå Plant Science Centre, Dept of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå, Sweden
www.upsc.se/hannele_tuominen
Please send you application, including a personal letter, CV, and contact information of three references latest June 15, 2024, to [email protected] .
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a keen interest in developmental biology on vascular development. Successful candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in plant biology or related subject, experience in cell and molecular biology, bioinformatics, and a proven research track record. Prior experience in LCM and/or AFM is a merit.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Umeå Plant Science Centre, SLU
- Country
- Sweden
- State/Province
- Västerbotten
- City
- Umeå
- Postal Code
- 90183
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- State/Province
Västerbotten- City
Umeå- Website
http://www.slu.se
http://www.upsc.se- Street
Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology- Postal Code
90183
[email protected]- Phone
0706927143- Mobile Phone
+46706927143
STATUS: EXPIRED
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