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PhD Position: Decoupling Nitrogen and Water Use Efficiencies by Manipulating Vacuolar Nitrate Storage CNRS in France

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PhD

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Project funded by the ANR; 36-month doctoral contract.

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

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France

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Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Plant Physiology
Photosynthesis
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Arabidopsis

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About this position

This doctoral project is hosted at the Institute of Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC) on the CNRS campus at Gif-sur-Yvette, within a collaborative research network involving IJPB-INRAE (Versailles) and IGEPP-INRAE (Rennes).

The thesis focuses on how modifying vacuolar nitrate storage can alter nitrogen use efficiency, water use efficiency, and tolerance to water stress in Arabidopsis thaliana. The work centers on the nitrate transporter CLCa and asks how changing nitrate storage in different organs, cell types, and developmental stages affects the plant’s ability to use nitrogen and water efficiently.

The student will use an integrated approach combining plant physiology, molecular biology, and phenotyping. The research includes molecular construct design and cloning for Arabidopsis transformation, cultivation of plants under controlled conditions, and analysis of plant responses through physiological and phenotyping methods.

More specifically, the project involves studying nutrient-related traits such as nitrate, amino acids, proteins, and enzymatic activities, alongside water-related traits such as water content, gas exchange, and stomatal behaviour. The resulting data will be discussed with project collaborators and disseminated through seminars, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.

The project is embedded in a multidisciplinary environment linking cell biology, plant nutrition, and environmental stress biology.

Funding details

Project funded by the ANR; 36-month doctoral contract.

What's required

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in plant biology, plant physiology, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of plant nutrition physiology is required. Prior experience in plant molecular biology and physiology on Arabidopsis thaliana and in nitrogen physiology is an advantage. Ability to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment is required. Scientific English, written and spoken, is required for presenting results, participating in consortium meetings, and interacting effectively with collaborators.

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