PhD student in Molecular biology

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology in Umeå 1 PhD student in the research education subject: Molecular biology Molecular analysis and engineering of transcriptional and metabolic networks involved in activity-dormancy transitions SLU is starting a new research school; PLANT RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE The initiative is built on four cornerstones i) excellent science, ii) focussed research, iii) industrial connections, and iv) recruitment of young PhD students and scientists to a coordinated scientific environment with international co-operation.The research in this initiative will be focussed within four themes, i) Impact of climate and nitrogen on carbon dynamics in forests ii) Forest genetics and the next generation of forest trees, iii) Sustainable and adaptive forest management and iv) Other renewable plant resources, non-food crops.The objective is to develop the basic knowledge foundation regarding fundamental aspects of forests and other plant materials, and to apply this knowledge to aspects dealing with sustainable economic and environmental management of the ecosystems as well as innovative high-value (added) industrial products.This will be achieved through coordination and gathering of research in Sweden related to production of forests and non-food crops for the bio-industry.Perception of short day signal leads to cessation cell division and induction of dormancy in perennial plants e. g. trees of boreal forest.Simultaneously these plants acquire cold hardiness and alter their metabolic pathways to generation of storage compounds e. g. storage proteins and lipids and sugars.We have shown that large changes in gene expression underlie these key physiological responses.The aim of this project is to elucidate the transcriptional and metabolic networks using systems biology approach and modulate them to alter short day responses and shift metabolism towards increased fat accumulation to increase energy value of trees using hybrid aspen as experimental model. Qualifications The applicant should be highly motivated and should have good communication skills in written and spoken english.Background in molecular biology and/or biochemistry is essential. Forms for funding or employment Employment as PhD student 4 years 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 180 Higher education 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 For a compolete advt: personal.slu.se/jobb