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Wageningen University & Research

Postdoc in Molecular Genetics of Tomato Mineral Nutrient Status at Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Postdoctoral research position; funding details are not specified in the post. The role is part of the INPROBED project and includes work within Wageningen University & Research.

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

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Netherlands

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Wageningen University & Research

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Biology
Plant Breeding
Single-cell Analysis
Genome Editing
Plant Nutrition
Iron Deficiency

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About this position

Wageningen University & Research is advertising a postdoctoral position in molecular genetics focused on tomato mineral nutrient status, with a strong emphasis on zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) deficiency, gene expression regulation, gene editing, and plant breeding. The position is embedded in the Laboratory of Genetics within the Plant Sciences Group and is part of the INPROBED project, an EIC Pathfinder Challenge initiative aimed at developing biotechnology for climate-resilient crops.

The successful candidate will investigate tomato responses to Zn and Fe deficiency, generate transcriptional datasets including single-cell transcriptomics, analyze MOA-seq data to study transcription factor binding at promoter elements, design constructs to edit transcription factor genes and target promoters, and evaluate gene-edited plants under optimal and field-like conditions. The research is intended to improve tomato uptake of Zn and Fe and enhance the nutritional status of tomato fruits for human health.

You will work closely with international partners across the consortium and with the Botanical Genetics team led by Prof. Mark Aarts. Duties include experimental design, biological interpretation of data, validation of edited plants, collaboration with a technician, and manuscript writing for peer-reviewed publication.

This is a postdoc opening in the Netherlands. The post does not specify salary or stipend details in the text provided. The application deadline shown is 5 Oct 2026. Apply through the AcademicTransfer link provided in the post.

Funding details

Postdoctoral research position; funding details are not specified in the post. The role is part of the INPROBED project and includes work within Wageningen University & Research.

What's required

Applicants should have expertise relevant to plant molecular genetics, gene expression analysis, transcriptional data analysis, and experimental validation of gene-edited plants. The role involves designing experiments, interpreting MOA-seq data, working with tomato under Zn and Fe deficiency, and collaborating internationally. Experience with plant breeding, gene editing, or plant nutrition would be highly relevant.

How to apply

Apply via the AcademicTransfer application page. Review the full job description and submit your application through the provided portal before the deadline.

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