Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Plant Systems Biology

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Plant Systems Biology

VIB

Ghent, Belgium

Job description

The consortium of labs is looking to recruit 1 highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher, who will be involved in elucidating the underlying signalling mechanisms that play a role in regulating plant growth under a changing climate, especially high temperature. The applicant will be tasked with mapping the dynamic changes in the stomata (phospho)proteome through low-input proteomics and single-cell mass spectrometry-based proteomics. First under control conditions to establish the methodology and, secondly, under abiotic stress conditions.

Profile

Essential:

• You have an international PhD in (plant) molecular biology or biochemistry with max. 4 years of postdoc experience.
• You are an expert in molecular biology, biochemistry and/or (plant) biotechnology.
• You have guided (master/PhD) students and/or technicians.
• You can take initiative, function well in a team, and have a hands-on mentality, perseverance and a critical mindset.
• You look forward to the collaborative environment and interaction with multiple teams. You are comfortable with coordinating a project between labs.
• You are proficient in the use of the English language for both oral and written communication.

Desirable but not required:

• Experience with (low input or single cell) mass spectrometry-based proteomics.
• A publication record in peer-reviewed journals in the field of life sciences’ is an asset.
• You are eligible and willing to apply for Marie Curie and/or EMBO postdoctoral fellowships.

Key personal characteristics:

• You have a strong sense of responsibility, maintaining a clean working environment.
• You can accurately compile and document experiments (using an ELN).
• You have a no-nonsense can-do attitude.
• You build team interactions quickly.
• You feel great in a fun team and add to that spirit.
• You communicate clearly, candidly, and respectfully.

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