Postdoc in Mechanical Signaling and Cell Communication During Seed Germination Wageningen University in Canada

GreenTE and Wageningen University are advertising a postdoc position on how cells communicate during seed germination, with a focus on mechanical signaling, biochemical signaling, and seed science. The project is part of the GreenTE Gravitation program and is embedded in the Wageningen Seed Science Centre and the Laboratory of Plant Physiology in the Leónie Bentsink group.

The research aims to map mechanical responses during seed germination and understand how these responses are converted into biochemical signals. Possible work includes identifying and characterizing signaling proteins, studying the effects of genetic modification (for example, CRISPR), and carrying out localization studies. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in plant biology, seed development, and signaling mechanisms.

The position is full-time and funded for 3 years, with a start date from September 2026 onwards. The vacancy is open until 2026-05-31. Applicants are asked to apply online through the Wageningen University career portal and upload a motivation letter and CV. For more information, contact Prof dr Leónie Bentsink at the listed email address.