PhD Student in Plant Physiology

The Department of Ecology, Environment and Botany (DEEP) conducts research and education at the Arrhenius Laboratories on the Frescati campus. We are approximately 100 employees, including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, distributed across 25 research groups. More information about us is available at: Department of Ecology, Environment and Botany. Project Description The doctoral work will be conducted within the project "Epigenetic basis of reproductive thermotolerance". The project focuses on how epigenetic regulation contributes to reproductive heat tolerance in plants. The PhD student will use molecular approaches to study plant fertility and development under heat stress. Eligibility Requirements To be admitted to doctoral education, the applicant must have basic and specific eligibility. The eligibility must be fulfilled by the last application deadline. You have basic eligibility if you have completed an advanced level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. For specific eligibility to be admitted to doctoral education in plant physiology, the applicant must have at least 120 hp in molecular biology, biology, chemistry or equivalent at basic level and at least 60 hp at advanced level in plant physiology or equivalent, of which at least 30 hp must consist of an independent thesis. Selection Selection among applicants is made based on the ability to benefit from doctoral education. Criteria used to assess this ability are: Knowledge and experience within a relevant research area, such as plant reproduction, stress biology, plant genetics or epigenetics. Experience with at least one of the following methods: microscopy, epigenome analysis, molecular biological techniques or work with Arabidopsis. documented subject knowledge relevant to the research area analytical and creative thinking own initiative independence cooperative ability good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in English. Admission regulations for doctoral education at Stockholm University. About the Position We offer a fixed-term employment as a PhD student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The employment period may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a PhD student, you should primarily dedicate yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20%). A new position as a PhD student applies for a maximum of one year, after which the employment is renewed with a maximum of two years at a time. Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all. Contact Further information is provided by the main supervisor Hua Jiang, [email protected]. Application You apply for the PhD position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a cover letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university by the last application deadline. Instructions for applicants are available on the website: how to apply for a position. Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

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