Stockholm university

Postdoc fellowship (2 years) in bioinformatics of plant-microbe interactions – deadline 25 January

A postdoctoral stipend is available with an actinorhizal nitrogen-fixing root nodule symbioses. The position is sponsored by the Carl Trygger Foundation to the laboratory of Professor Katharina Pawlowski at Stockholm University in the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences. The department has approximately 100 employees, including 25 research groups, 10 postdocs and approximately 35 PhD students; research and teaching are conducted in an international environment.

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Project description

The successful applicant will be part of a team aiming to understand the evolution of root nodule symbioses in general. All root nodule symbioses go back to a common ancestor on the plant side, while on the bacterial side, they involve either rhizobia (Gram-negative unicellular soil bacteria) or Frankia strains (Gram-positive soil actinobacteria that grow as a mycelium). Due to their agricultural importance and comparative user-friendliness, research has mostly focused on legumes and rhizobia. However, actinorhizal symbioses have a wider phylogenetic range and Frankia strains are presumed to have been the first microsymbionts. Therefore, we are working on the actinorhizal symbioses of Cucurbitales (Datisca spp., Coriaria spp.), including comparisons with Fagales (Alnus glutinosa, Casuarina glauca). The overarching goal of the proposed work is to identify the genomic features required for the symbioses of Cucurbitales, since this order contains agriculturally important species.

Job duties

The successful applicant will mainly work with the analysis of plant transcriptomes as well as plant and bacterial genomes (assembly, annotation, comparative genomics). This would include the set-up of pipelines and workflows. Phylogenetic studies have to be done as well.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree – either a PhD in Bioinformatics or a PhD in Biology with strong experience in bioinformatics. Good communication skills in English are required.

Basis of assessment

The doctoral degree should have been completed no more than six years before the application date. The selection is based on documented experience, analysis methods included in the application, and publication history.

Terms of the stipend

The position is a full-time stipend and costs for the second year are only available after submission and approval from the funding Foundation based on a brief statement (1-2 pages) of the first year’s activities. Note that this is a tax-free stipend, with guest insurance from Kammarkollegiet. The starting date of the position is planned to be March 1, 2025 or by agreement. 

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for everyone.

Application

You apply for employment by sending your application as one compiled pdf direct to Katharina Pawlowski (contact details below) before 25 Jan 2025.

When you apply, we ask you to specify the following information attached as a single document or pdf:

  • personal cover letter which describes briefly your motivation to apply for the position and what makes you suitable for the project.
  • CV – degrees and other educations, work experience and list of publications, awards, and details on: contact, language skills, and contact information for 2–3 reference persons
  •  project plan/research plan (should not exceed 3 pages) describing: why and how you want to carry out the described project above.
  • copy of proof of doctoral degree
  • own publications that you wish to refer to (max. 3 files).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please feel free to contact Katharina Pawlowski if you have any questions regarding the application materials. 

Welcome with your application!

Contact
Professor Katharina Pawlowski
katharina.pawlowski@su.se
 


 

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Our research is focussed on actinorhizal nitrogen-fixing root nodule symbiosis, a topic relevant for the understanding of root nodule symbioses in general as well as for the role of actinorhizal plants in soil restoration, shelter belts and erosion control.

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Last updated: December 16, 2024

Source: Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences

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