PhD student in Biology

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Dept.of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology in Umeå 1 PhD student in the research education subject: Biology Regulation of auxin metabolism in Arabidopsis thaliana The project studies the role of light and other external factors on biosynthesis and metabolism of the plant hormone auxin, with focus on the developmental role of this important plant hormone in the model species Arabidopsis thaliana.The project is mainly focused on cell and molecular biology methodology, but the project also involves the use of different analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry.Qualifications: You need a degree in plant physiology or the equivalent.Experience in molecular biology is an advantage.Forms for funding or employment: Employment as a PhD student SLU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.A person has basic eligibility for third level education if he or she has taken a second level qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second level.Those who met the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e.had completed a programme of higher education for at least 120 credits or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of 2015." Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview. Read more about the PhD education in the Handbook for postgraduate students Read about the PhD education at SLU at www.slu.se/PhD Use this APPLICATION FORM http://www.slu.se/UserFiles/File/ansokningsblankett2_eng.doc Further information: Dr. Applications, marked with ref no 3312/08, must have arrived at the Registrar of SLU, P.O.