The successful applicants will join a team effort to work on one of the following two projects:
1.Functional characterisation of terpene synthases from Arabidopsis thaliana. The genome of Arabidopsis contains a number of uncharacterized terpene synthases. The function of these genes will be addressed by a multidisciplinary approach involving molecular and biochemical characterization of Arabidopsis insertion mutants, enzymology, and cell biology.
2.Strigolactone biosynthesis. Strigolactones are a group of recently identified plant hormones with multiple functions in plant development and biotic interactions. Although it is established that strigolactones are derived from carotenoids, still little is known about their biosynthesis. Using tomato and Arabidopsis as model systems, this topic will be investigated by advanced analytics methods (isotope labeling of plants coupled to LC-QTOF) together with molecular methods to assay the function of candidate genes.
We are looking for :
- bright, self-motivated individuals of any nationality holding or about to receive a Diploma/Masters Degree
- strong experience in either molecular biology, cell biology, or analytics
- strong ability to communicate, report and discuss scientific results
We offer :
- an advanced training opportunity
- state of the art facilities for plant research
- a highly stimulating intellectual and scientific environment
Please send your application (cover letter addressing your research interests, CV, transcripts, and names/contacts of two references) until September 30th to:
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzenbiochemie (IPB)
Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts
AG Personalangelegenheiten
Frau K. Balkenhohl
Weinberg 3
D-06120 Halle, Germany or
bewerbungen@ipb-halle.de
Please refer to application code (Kennziffer) 14/2011
Further information available from:
Prof. Dr. Alain Tissier
Telefon: +49 345 5582-1500
e-Mail: alain.tissier@ipb-halle.de