ERC-funded postdoc position on auxin responses in plant morphogenesis

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Technology » Biotechnology
Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

30 Aug 2024 - 16:00 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / ERC

Reference Number

ERC Consolidator grant MORpH

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

Job description

An ERC Consolidator grant-funded postdoc position is available in the group of Dr. Matyáš Fendrych at the Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia. The major experimental focus of the project is finding how the rapid auxin effects regulate morphogenesis of plant organs, and to understand the molecular details of auxin signaling in plants. The project will revolve around the dynamics of cell wall pH, calcium signaling and auxin signaling during key morphogenetic events in Arabidopsis and in the grass Brachypodium distachyon. The exact nature of the project will be tailored to the candidate depending on their background, skills, and interests. Funding: ERC Consolidator grant MORpH (September 2024 – 2030)

About the lab and IEB institute

The team of Matyáš Fendrych (https://pm.ueb.cas.cz/ ) is a group of young enthusiasts who focus on the dynamics of morphogenesis in plants. We combine advanced microscopy methods with molecular biological tools to grasp the molecular processes that steer plant development.

The Institute of Experimental Botany (http://www.ueb.cas.cz/ ) is a leading institution in plant molecular, cellular and developmental biology with and exceptional in-house imaging facility (http://www.ueb.cas.cz/en/if/equipment ).

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology » Biotechnology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Profile

• Ph.D. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or equivalent.
• Skills/experience in either of the following: a) (plant) protein biochemistry; b) live-cell imaging, image analysis, microscopy; c) developmental biology, physiology
• ability to plan and conduct research independently and to work well in a team
• excellent English communication skills

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer 

• A 2-year postdoc position with possibilities for prolongation and/or for applying for personal funding.
• An exciting project incorporated into a prestigious MORpH ERC CoG project that will use a combination of cutting edge biochemical and image analysis methods.
• Young dynamic research team and intensive interaction with both the team members and the PI.
• A multidisciplinary and highly stimulating and supporting research environment and access to stateof-the-art tools and imaging infrastructure.
• Support in career development and growth towards independence.
• A beautiful and safe city of Prague

Selection process

How to apply?

Send one DPF document with the following information to [email protected]   .

• A 1–page summary of your motivation for the position, your research experiences, and future goals
• Detailed CV including publication list
• Contact information of 2-3 referees

The first review of applications will start immediately. A shortlist of applicants will be selected and invited for interviews. The position remains open until a suitable candidate is found. The earliest starting date is September 2024. For further questions, contact Matyáš Fendrych ( [email protected] ).

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Country

Czech Republic

City

Prague

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Praha 6 – Lysolaje

Website

http://www.ueb.cas.cz/en

Street

Rozvojová 263

Postal Code

165 02

STATUS: EXPIRED