Research Position for Hormonal Crosstalk in the Plant Development Group

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Research Position

for Hormonal Crosstalk in the Plant Development Group

About this position: 

Applications are invited for a 3,5-year research position in the research group of Helene Robert Boisivon, Ph.D., to join the TowArds Next GENeration Crops (TANGENC) project, reg. number CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004581, in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic - The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union).

Our research aims at understanding the effects of endogenous and environmental regulators on plant morphogenesis and seed formation. We perform this work on two plant models: Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica napus. Our objectives are to identify the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the regulation of hormonal pathways during seed production.

The researcher will be mainly involved in research activities within work package No. 3 - Reproduction (Reproductive Fitness under abiotic stress). H. Robert Boisivon and her group are experts in plant reproduction, focusing on seed development and embryo morphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica napus.

The research group will be involved in project activities 3.3 Effect of heat stress on centromere function in reproductive cells and 3.7 Effect of heat stress on seed formation, size, and quality.

Research Specialist will participate in developing molecular tools and protocols for genome editing, transformation, and plant regeneration.

Candidate profile: 

Must have: 

• Must be in active PhD studies no later than the date of starting the position
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following specializations:
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Creative, practical lab experience
• Independence, accountability, and reliability
• Good communication and organizational skills

We provide: 

• Fixed-term part-time (0,5 FTE) contract with the possibility of extension
• Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team
• An attractive salary and benefits package (6 weeks of paid holiday, financial meal contribution, multisport card, and sports lessons directly at the campus, unique employee bank products, kindergarten/pension scheme)
• State-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities
• Background of a recognized and successful institution with a supportive and international working environment
• Environment promoting interdisciplinarity in research
• Support for further education and professional development
• Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus 
• Kindergarten Elánek in Campus
• Support in these areas:
  • Welcome Office service before and after arrival 
  • Grant Office support 
  • Postdoc Peer Committee  
  • CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering etc. 

How to apply? 

Application deadline: 20.12.2024

Start date: 01.01.2025 or upon agreement 

Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references should be sent directly to helene.robert.boisivon@ceitec.muni.cz or via e-application HERE. 

 Any troubles with the e-application, please contact Lenka Divinová (lenka.divinova@ceitec.muni.cz)