Post doctor (2 years) in plant developmental biology

Umeå universitet; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A major Swedish university in Umeå seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in plant developmental biology for a two-year position. The role involves working on pattern formation in plant development within an interdisciplinary research group. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in molecular biology or genetics, alongside laboratory experience. The application is open until October 16, 2025, and must be submitted in English or Swedish.

Qualifications

• Completed a doctoral degree or equivalent.
• Extensive laboratory experience in biochemical methods and molecular biology.
• Willingness to travel and strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Work on understanding shoot meristem patterning.
• Join the interdisciplinary research group focusing on microproteins.

Skills

Laboratory experience in biochemical methods

Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Experience in CRISPR/Cas mutagenesis methods

Education

Doctoral degree in molecular biology or genetics

Job description

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields.

Umeå Plant Science Centre, UPSC, is one of Europe's strongest research environments in experimental plant biology. Here, you will have access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and support from more than two hundred plant researchers.

Post doctor (2 years) in plant developmental biology

The Department of Plant Physiology seeks to fill one postdoctoral position who will work in Stephan Wenkel’s research group on a project aimed at understanding shoot meristem patterning. The employment is full-time for two years with access on December 1, 2025 or according to agreement.

Department of Plant Physiology

Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of the strongest research environments for basic plant research in Europe. Research at UPSC covers a wide range of disciplines in plant biology including ecology, genetics, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology.

Project description and working tasks

We are announcing an opening for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research group that works on the role of microproteins in plant development. This two-year position (with the possibility of a one-year extension) will focus on understanding pattern formation at the Arabidopsi shoot apex integrating the activities of transcription factors, microRNAs and microProteins.

Qualifications

To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, the postdoctoral fellow is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree.

• A doctoral degree in molecular biology or genetics is required.
• Extensive laboratory experience in biochemical methods and molecular biology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, as well as a willingness to travel, are also requirements.

Meritorious for the employment is experience in CRISPR/Cas mutagenesis methods, microRNA biology, protein biochemistry, and/or plant molecular biology.

Application

The application should contain:

• A personal letter that describes your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for application (maximum 2 pages).
• CV with full publication list
• Certified copies of doctoral degree certificate or equivalent and other relevant degree certificates and grades

The application must be written in English or Swedish. The closing date is October 16, 2025.

Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment.