Postdoc of Agricultural biotechnology and Molecular biology Two postdoctoral positions are available from August 1st, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a 3 years with the possibility of extension in the Section of Transport Biology, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The postdocs will work on the project “DEEPROOTS: Future research into the development of high-yielding perennial grasses that bind carbon in the soil” financed by Innovation Fund Denmark. This project explores a novel strategy in our quest to face climate change. Utilizing perennial grasses for food and feed production, the soil sequestration of carbon will be dramatically increased, hence, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced. Among the perennial grasses, there is ongoing breeding of intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). A major task will be to assign function to putative domestication genes in T. intermedium, which will allow for a targeted mutagenesis approach to accelerate domestication of this perennial. Thus, the project will take a major step towards generation of a new grain crop and during this process provide fundamental insights into the process of domestication. Qualifications We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: For consideration, applicants must have: A PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, plant biology, agriculture or a similar field Demonstrated experience with experimental plant molecular biology Interest in the study of agricultural biotechnology and molecular biology Published in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills In addition, applicants with one or more of the following types of experience will be preferred: Experience with tissue culture and plant transformation Experience with plant phenotyping Experience with advanced bioimaging techniques Data analysis The postdoc’s duties will include research within agricultural biotechnology and plant physiology as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties. Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to prof. Michael Palmgren (palmgren@plen.ku.dk). The position is open from 1st August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Terms of employment The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The starting salary is currently up to DKK 437.435 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.801). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include A cover letter (max 1. page) explaining your background, key skills and how they are relevant to research in accelerated domestication of underutilized plants, and your motivation for applying Curriculum vitae including educational background previous research experience Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent) Research plan – description of current and future research plans Complete publication list Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers The deadline for applications is Tuesday 15 June 2021, 23:59 GMT +2. Interviews will be held in June/July 2021. After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Contact Michael Broberg Palmgren E-mail: palmgren@plen.ku.dk Info Application deadline: 15-06-2021 Employment start: 01-08-2021 Working hours: Full time Department/Location: Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Postdoc of Agricultural biotechnology and Molecular biology

Two postdoctoral positions are available from August 1st, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a 3 years with the possibility of extension in the Section of Transport Biology, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

The postdocs will work on the project “DEEPROOTS: Future research into the development of high-yielding perennial grasses that bind carbon in the soil” financed by Innovation Fund Denmark. This project explores a novel strategy in our quest to face climate change. Utilizing perennial grasses for food and feed production, the soil sequestration of carbon will be dramatically increased, hence, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced. Among the perennial grasses, there is ongoing breeding of intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium). A major task will be to assign function to putative domestication genes in T. intermedium, which will allow for a targeted mutagenesis approach to accelerate domestication of this perennial. Thus, the project will take a major step towards generation of a new grain crop and during this process provide fundamental insights into the process of domestication.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

For consideration, applicants must have:

A PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, plant biology, agriculture or a similar field
Demonstrated experience with experimental plant molecular biology
Interest in the study of agricultural biotechnology and molecular biology
Published in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals
Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills

In addition, applicants with one or more of the following types of experience will be preferred:

Experience with tissue culture and plant transformation
Experience with plant phenotyping
Experience with advanced bioimaging techniques
Data analysis

The postdoc’s duties will include research within agricultural biotechnology and plant physiology as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to prof. Michael Palmgren (palmgren@plen.ku.dk).

The position is open from 1st August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
The starting salary is currently up to DKK 437.435 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.801). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

A cover letter (max 1. page) explaining your background, key skills and how they are relevant to research in accelerated domestication of underutilized plants, and your motivation for applying
Curriculum vitae including educational background previous research experience
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan – description of current and future research plans
Complete publication list
Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 15 June 2021, 23:59 GMT +2.

Interviews will be held in June/July 2021.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

APPLY NOW

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.