Molecular Plant-Microbe Scientist
Molecular Plant-Microbe Scientist
VIB
Ghent, Belgium
Job Description
We are looking for a molecular plant-microbe scientist at post-doc level to join our team from 1.01.2025 onward for a period of maximum 4 years. The position is in the frame of a research grant (fundamental science for application, SBO, FWO, Flanders) entitled: MATCHMAKING: Unveiling Optimal Soybean-Rhizobia Matches in North-western European Environments.
The project is situated within the European effort to introduce soybean as a protein crop for sustainable agriculture in Northwestern Europe. In a collaborative effort with Ghent University and ILVO, we will pinpoint optimal soybean-rhizobia combinations for efficient nitrogen fixation when applied at northern latitudes, gain profound insights into the genetic underpinnings of these interactions, and uncover plant growth promoting rhizobacteria that enhance the symbiotic relationship. Our project paves the way for sustainable high-protein soybean production in North-western Europe, with the potential to benefit high-latitude regions worldwide.
To coordinate this project and be the spokes-person for collaboration with the partners and Industry, we are hiring a highly motivated molecular plant-microbe scientist (‘Degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Biology, Bioscience Engineering or similar)’. Together with two PhD students, the scientist will evenly be involved in the fundamental research related to the molecular understanding of the compatibility between soybean genotypes and microbial strains.
Profile
- A junior post-doc in Life Sciences or Bioscience-engineering
- Hands-on experience in molecular plant-microbe interactions
- You love to take initiative and are a team player
- You have a strong perseverance and critical mindset
- Organization and communication are your talents
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