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PhD in Plant Reproductive Genetics and Genome Engineering Radboud University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Temporary employment contract for 1.0 FTE. Initial contract is 1.5 years, extended by 2.5 years after positive evaluation for a total of 4 years. Gross monthly salary is €3,059 in the first year rising to €3,881 in the fourth year, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, extra leave days, pension, and other employment benefits.
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Country
Netherlands
University
Radboud University
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Radboud University is advertising a PhD position in Plant Reproductive Genetics and Genome Engineering within the Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES) and the Department of Plant & Animal Biology in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
This project sits at the intersection of biology and agriculture, with a strong focus on plant reproductive genetics, genomics, genome engineering, plant breeding, and crop biotechnology. The research aims to understand how plants reproduce, form clonal seeds, and persist across generations, while also exploring how reproductive pathways can be engineered to develop improved hybrid species and future crops.
The PhD candidate will combine laboratory work with computational data analysis and collaborate with international partners. The post mentions work on genetics, molecular biology, chromosome structure, meiosis and reproduction, and crop genomics/crop physiology. Teaching duties may take up to 10% of working time.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold an MSc degree in biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related field. A strong interest in genetics, plant reproduction, molecular biology, and chromosome structure is expected. Experience with R or another programming language is required. Helpful extras include microscopy, molecular biology techniques, plant tissue culture, and genomics data analysis.
Funding and contract: this is a paid PhD employment contract at 1.0 FTE. The initial appointment is for 1.5 years and, after positive evaluation, can be extended by 2.5 years to make a 4-year PhD. Salary starts at €3,059 gross per month and rises to €3,881 in the fourth year, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, extra leave, pension, and other employment benefits.
Application deadline: 9 August 2026. The first interviews are planned for 17 August 2026, and the preferred start date is 1 November 2026.
How to apply: apply only through the university application button/portal. Address the letter to Charles Underwood. The motivation letter should explain what excites you about joining the host lab, and the CV should include your expected GPA for both BSc and MSc.
Funding details
Temporary employment contract for 1.0 FTE. Initial contract is 1.5 years, extended by 2.5 years after positive evaluation for a total of 4 years. Gross monthly salary is €3,059 in the first year rising to €3,881 in the fourth year, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, extra leave days, pension, and other employment benefits.
What's required
Applicants should hold an MSc degree in biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics or a related field. Strong interest in genetics, plant reproduction, molecular biology and chromosome structure is required. Hands-on experience with R or another programming language is required. Desirable experience includes microscopy, molecular biology techniques and/or plant tissue culture, genomics data analysis, and interest in developing teaching skills. The CV should include expected graduation GPA for both BSc and MSc.
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Professors
Prof. C.J.
Netherlands
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Breeding
Genome Engineering
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