Postdoctoral position

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Ecology, Uppsala Postdoctoral position in plant-plant and plant-insect interactions SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources.This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension. SLU has 3000 employees, 4200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.www.slu.se We are looking for a Post Doc to join our ongoing cross-disciplinary research program investigating the mechanisms of plant-plant and plant-insect interactions.A long-term goal of this program is to develop cropping strategies with sustainable plant protection to the most important pests on the economically most important crops.The project is focused on chemical interactions between plants and also between plants and insects.The post-doctoral project will investigate changes in plant primary and secondary metabolites induced by volatile chemical signalling between barley plants.The research will focus on how interactions between neighbouring plants influence plant biochemistry and how these responses affect host selection, feeding and performance of aphids.The position is at the Dept of Ecology, SLU, Uppsala, but part of the work will be carried out at Umeå Plant Science Center, SLU, Umeå Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in plant biology or biochemistry.A strong background in plant biochemistry and analytical chemistry is highly desirable.The applicant must have adequate skills in the English language and be able to easily communicate and discuss science.Funding is for one-year employment which can be extended to two years. To be appointed as a postdoc, applicant should have been awarded her/his PhD no more than three years ago at the time of application.Applicants awarded a PhD degree more than three years ago can be appointed as a researcher.SLU is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome your application marked with ref no 740/10.