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Postdoctoral position (10 months) at Umeå Plant Science Centre

The research project, at the department of plant physiology, is named ”LHC-REL” and involves the functional studies in Arabidopsis of a group of proteins with homology to the light harvesting chlorophyll a/b-binding proteins.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or plant physiology, preferably not more than 3 years old. In particular, experience in reverse genetics in Arabidopsis and proven advanced skills in characterization of Arabidopsis mutants/transgenics deficient in photosynthetic proteins using biochemical, spectroscopic and physiological techniques is required. The candidate should also have good knowledge of the relevant literature, be able to work independently in the project and take the lead in publication of the research results.

Applications for the position should include a short letter describing the applicant’s research interests and relevance for the position, transcripts of degree certificates, a full CV and a publication list. The successful candidate must be able to start the position on March 1.

Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.

For more information contact: Stefan Jansson, UPSC, Department of Plant Physiology Umeå University. Tel +46 90-786 53 54 (office), +46 70 677 23 31 (mobile). See also www.upsc.se

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

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