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Postdoktoral forskare inom proteasbiokemi med fokus på växters sårrespons Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant; 24-month fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with possible extension.
Deadline
Nov 24, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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About this position
This postdoctoral project in the Stael Lab at the Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, is focused on protease biochemistry and plant wound responses. The successful candidate will join the Uppsala BioCenter environment in Uppsala and work within a research programme that investigates how damage-activated proteolysis shapes plant responses to wounding and herbivory.
The advertised research builds on a recently identified signalling pathway in plant wound response involving damage-activated metacaspases and cleavage of immunomodulatory signalling peptides. The new project extends this work by examining the activation of additional proteases following physical damage and insect attack, with the goal of mapping protease–substrate networks in maize and Arabidopsis thaliana.
The work will combine protease- and substrate-centric proteomics with broader biochemical, genetic and cell biological approaches, mainly in Arabidopsis thaliana. The project is carried out in close collaboration with the SciLifeLab Chemical Proteomics unit in Stockholm and benefits from an international network of collaborators in protease biology. The research also connects to the development of next-generation crop protection strategies.
Within the broader department and Uppsala BioCenter, the position sits in a multidisciplinary setting spanning molecular sciences and plant-related research, offering access to shared technical platforms and a collaborative research environment.
Funding details
Funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant; 24-month fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with possible extension.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in the life sciences to be eligible for the postdoctoral position. The university is primarily seeking candidates who received their PhD no more than three years ago, although later degrees may be accepted for special reasons. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated plant biologist with strong analytical skills and a strong interest in discovering new mechanisms underlying plant wound responses. Required experience includes molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression in bacterial systems, biochemical analysis of proteins, and proteomics. Excellent oral and written English communication skills are expected.
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Submit your application through the application button by 2026-11-24. Note that applications cannot be submitted via the recruitment system on 20–22 November due to a system update.
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