Postdoc: Plant Cell Wall Dynamics & Mechano-Signalling

Umeå Universitet; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 386,356 - 551,937; Full time

Job summary

Umeå Universitet is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in plant cell wall dynamics and mechanochemical signalling, based in Umeå, Sweden. The position is full-time for two years, starting in September 2026. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Plant Biology or related fields and expertise in cell wall biology.

The successful applicant will join the DYNAMO project, investigate plant growth and stress responses, and work with advanced research tools. Application deadline is July 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a doctoral degree or equivalent by appointment decision.
• Priority for degrees completed within three years.

Responsibilities

• Join the DYNAMO project at the Plant Cell Wall Dynamics Lab.
• Investigate how plants sense and interpret cell wall states.
• Conduct experiments in Arabidopsis thaliana and collaborate with experts.

Skills

Expertise in plant cell wall biology

Biochemical characterisation of cell wall proteins

Molecular and cellular biology techniques

Protein expression and purification

Confocal microscopy

English language skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Plant Biology or related field

Job description

Umeå Universitet is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in plant cell wall dynamics and mechanochemical signalling, based in Umeå, Sweden. The position is full-time for two years, starting in September 2026. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Plant Biology or related fields and expertise in cell wall biology.

The successful applicant will join the DYNAMO project, investigate plant growth and stress responses, and work with advanced research tools. Application deadline is July 31, 2026.