PhD Position in Synthetic Biology: Plant Virus-Derived Expression Vectors at Universitat Politècnica de València Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain

The Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Plantas (IBMCP) at the Universitat Politècnica de València, in collaboration with the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), announces a new PhD position in Synthetic Biology. The research project, supervised by Diego Orzáez and José-Antonio Daròs, focuses on the development of plant virus-derived expression vectors that can be switched on or off using light signals. This innovative approach combines synthetic biology, plant biology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering to create advanced tools for controlled gene expression in plants.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at a leading Spanish research institution, working at the intersection of plant virology and synthetic biology. The project aims to engineer plant viral vectors for precise, light-controlled gene expression, which has broad applications in plant biotechnology and fundamental research. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in cutting-edge molecular techniques and contribute to impactful research in the field of plant synthetic biology.

Applicants should have a strong background in biology, molecular biology, or related disciplines. Experience with synthetic biology, plant biology, or genetic engineering is highly desirable. Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are important. The position is based at the Universitat Politècnica de València, with collaboration from CSIC, both located in Spain.

For more information and application instructions, please visit the provided link. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated students interested in synthetic biology, plant biotechnology, and innovative genetic engineering approaches.