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Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Stress and Nitrogen Metabolism Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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This postdoctoral project at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), focuses on how organic nitrogen metabolism is redirected into signalling pathways that influence plant development and stress tolerance.
The successful candidate will investigate links between organic nitrogen metabolism, metabolic regulation and downstream signalling cascades in plants facing abiotic and biotic challenges, including pathogen attack. The project combines physiological, biochemical, molecular and advanced imaging approaches and uses both Arabidopsis thaliana and crop species in sterile, hydroponic and soil-based systems.
Work in the project includes controlled plant growth experiments, chemical and genetic perturbation of nitrogen metabolism, gene expression and metabolite analyses, and microscopy-based studies such as confocal and two-photon imaging. The researcher will also develop and run stress- and infection-mimicking bioassays, including nematode assays, and analyse results for publication in international journals.
The position is based in the research group led by Professor Torgny Näsholm, whose work centres on plant nitrogen nutrition and the acquisition and utilization of organic nitrogen. Day-to-day supervision will be provided by Dr Ioanna Antoniadi-Nilsson. The group is located in Umeå, a highly collaborative centre for plant science with modern facilities for plant growth, imaging and analytics.
The appointment offers an opportunity to develop an independent scientific profile, contribute to the group’s collaborations, gain supervision experience, and build an international research network.
Funding details
Available
What's required
PhD in plant biology, plant physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required. Applicants should have documented experience with experimental plant research, experimental design and data analysis, documented scientific publishing in international peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to plan, execute and document experiments independently. Very good written and spoken English is required. Experience with gene expression analysis, in vitro sterile culture, Arabidopsis thaliana and crop species, two-photon or advanced confocal microscopy, hydroponic cultivation, soil-based treatments, mass spectrometry, phytopathology, plant–pathogen interactions, and bioassay development, especially nematode culture and infection assays, is considered advantageous. The postdoctoral appointment is intended for junior researchers, and candidates are preferably within three years of their doctoral degree unless special circumstances apply.
How to apply
Submit the application online through the provided link before the deadline. Prepare the application in English and include a cover letter, CV with publication list, copies of relevant degree certificates, and contact details for two or three referees.
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Professor at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sweden
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant Physiology
Biology
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