Posted on behalf of Christian Hermans
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Lab. of Plant Physiology and Molecular Genetics, Université de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
JOB OFFERS
Genetic and nutritional influences on the root architecture of Brassicaceae species
Nitrogen (N) is the quantitatively most important nutrient required by crops, however a considerable fraction of N fertilizer gets lost as runoffs with detrimental consequences to the environment and greenhouse gas emission. Faced with those pressing societal costs, innovation has to make a step change to improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) of plants. While the root organ is largely out of sight, the proposal aims at modifying root architecture (more branched system) to take up N sources more efficiently and thereby provides a sustainable and bio-economical solution to maintain crop productivity whilst reducing N input. The goal of this research is to first identify the genetic determinism that regulate N-related root morphology in the model species Arabidopsis, then to use that information in parented Brassica crops for redesigning their root architecture and ultimately improve NUE.
One Ph.D. fellowship (1 year + prospect for additional funding) - as early as February 2014 N-responsive root architectural changes in Arabidopsis thaliana
Skills: Plant physiology, forward genetics, in vitro culture, hydroponics
One post-doc fellowship for non-Belgian resident (2.5 years) - as early as February 2014 N-responsive root architectural changes in Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica napus
Relevant experience: Plant physiology, molecular biology, cell biology, microscopy tools, trace gas analyses, root development
One post-doc fellowship for non-Belgian resident (2.5 years) - as early as February 2014 Bioinformatics analyses of genomic data (Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica napus)
Relevant experience: Genomics, transcriptomics, RNAseq, genome wide association, ShoreMap, gene networks
Enthusiastic researchers meeting these criteria are kindly invited to contact Christian HERMANS ([log in to unmask]). Include your CV, publications list and the names of two academic referees whom I can approach prior to appointment. Applications must be received by January 31, 2014.
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