Molecular Plant-Microbe Scientist
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About PSB and the Goormachtig/Rhizosphere lab
The VIBUGent Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB) is a worldleading plant science institute located at the heart of a renowned Plant Biotech campus in the wonderful city of Ghent Belgium. Its mission is to integrate genetics biocomputing and omics approaches to unravel plant biological processes and to translate this knowledge into societal benefits. Please visit us at for more information.
The Goormachtig/Rhizosphere lab performs research in the area of beneficial plantmicrobe interactions. The lab has a longlasting experience in the molecular communication between rhizobia bacteria and legume plants a research topic in which this project is embedded. For more information:
Job Description
We are looking for a molecular plantmicrobe scientist at postdoc 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 SoybeanRhizobia Matches in Northwestern 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 soybeanrhizobia 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 highprotein soybean production in Northwestern Europe with the potential to benefit highlatitude regions worldwide.
To coordinate this project and be the spokesperson for collaboration with the partners and Industry we are hiring a highly motivated molecular plantmicrobe 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 postdoc in Life Sciences or Bioscienceengineering
- Handson experience in molecular plantmicrobe 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.
We offer
- An intellectually stimulating international and multidisciplinary research environment
- Access to stateoftheart infrastructure
- Highquality training to develop hard and soft skills
- Opportunities to participate in (inter)national workshops and scientific conferences
- A competitive salary including benefits
The VIBUGent Center for Plant Systems Biology is a worldleading science institution on the Techlane Campus in Ghent Belgium. Ghent University is among the top 100 global universities according to several international rankings.
Startdate: 1/01/2025
How to apply
Motivated candidates are asked to apply online via the VIB application tool.
Employment Type
Full Time
