PhD Fellowship in Plant Biochemistry & Signalling

KU - SCIENCE - PLEN; Frederiksberg; On-site; DKK 335,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in The Signalling Processes Controlling Plant Plasticity within the Plant Biochemistry Laboratory. Start date expected 1 January 2027 or soon after.

The project explores transcription factors controlling CYP79 gene expression in sorghum using FIND-IT mutants, aiming to map NO signaling in plant tissues. Applicants should have a Danish master’s degree equivalent, with research experience in plant biochemistry, molecular biology or

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree related to the project area.
• Experience in biosynthesis, metabolic regulation, or functional analysis of plant metabolites is desirable.
• Motivation to advance plant plasticity research and sustainable applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

Skills

Plant biochemistry

Plant biotechnology

Molecular biology

Plant signalling

Bioinformatics

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in The Signalling Processes Controlling Plant Plasticity within the Plant Biochemistry Laboratory. Start date expected 1 January 2027 or soon after.

The project explores transcription factors controlling CYP79 gene expression in sorghum using FIND-IT mutants, aiming to map NO signaling in plant tissues. Applicants should have a Danish master’s degree equivalent, with research experience in plant biochemistry, molecular biology or