Plant Growth Dynamics group seek PhD students and/or Post docs
PhD student and/or postdoctoral positions are available in the research group lead by Ari Pekka Mähönen at Institute of Biotechnology/ Department of Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Finland. The positions are funded by the Centre of Excellence program of the Academy of Finland.
The goal of the group is to understand the molecular regulation and cellular organization of vascular cambium and especially the cambial stem cells therein, the founder cells of all wood. Lineage tracing techniques, molecular genetics, advanced microscopy and genomics as approaches to study the cambial cells in the model species Arabidopsis thaliana are utilized. The topics of research projects will be discussed in detail during the interview of the selected candidates.
Applicants with strong background in developmental genetics, plant molecular biology and/or cell biology are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send 1) a cover letter briefly describing previous achievements, future career ambitions and motivation for this position; 2) Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and contact information of two referees to email address:
Deadline April 13th, 2014, or until suitable candidates are found.
