Researcher in plant cell wall biology and chemistry

Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology
The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU, is looking for a Researcher in plant cell wall biology and chemistry. The department forms, together with the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University, Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC; www.upsc.se), one of Europe's strongest research centres in experimental plant biology. Within UPSC, around 200 people are employed, including 30 research leaders. The research at UPSC is focused on plant biology and plant biotechnology, with research groups working on, for example, wood biology, plant cell biology, plant molecular biology, ecophysiology and forest genetics.

Duties:
The Researcher will perform research within the subject area of plant cell wall biology and chemistry, especially related to biosynthesis and function of glycoproteins and membrane lipids. The applicant is expected to develop his/her own research program within plant cell wall biology and chemistry, and must show an excellent track record of publications and research experience. The applicant will work in close collaboration with researchers within UPSC and participate in research collaborations, e.g. within the UPSC Competence Centre for Forest Biotechnology (https://www.upsc.se/upsc-centre-for-forest-biotechnology.html).

Qualifications:
To qualify for employment, you should have obtained a doctorate degree in plant molecular biology or plant physiology. Particular importance will be given to scientific skills in the areas of plant cell wall biology and chemistry. Experience of research environments outside of SLU, equivalent to a post-doctoral period, or a PhD degree from another university is required. Good ability to communicate in written and spoken English is also required.

Assessment criteria
On consideration for appointment as Researcher, emphasis is primarily put on qualitative indicators of the applicant's academic skills and the ability for national and international research collaboration. Importance will also be given to communicative ability, as well as documented ability to attract external research funding.

Place of work:
Umeå

Form of employment:
Permanent employment

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
August 1, 2020

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2020-03-09, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:
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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

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