Postdoc Plant Cell Wall Dynamics Mechanochemical Signals

Wifo; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wifo is offering a postdoctoral position in plant cell wall dynamics based at Umeå University, starting September 2026. The successful candidate will focus on the DYNAMO project's investigation of the physical and chemical state of cell walls in plants.

Key qualifications include a doctoral degree in a relevant field, expertise in plant cell wall biology, and hands-on experience with biochemical techniques. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in plant biology and possess solid communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field completed by the time of appointment.
• Strong interest in plant biology and enthusiasm for new experimental approaches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the DYNAMO project focused on plant cell wall dynamics.
• Use optogenetic and genetic tools to study tissue-level responses.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to project goals.

Skills

Expertise in plant cell wall biology

Biochemical characterisation of cell wall proteins

Molecular and cellular biology techniques

Protein expression and purification

Confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis

Written and oral English skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a related field

Tools

Biochemical assays

Cloning techniques (GoldenGate or Gateway)

Plant transformation techniques

Reporter-line approaches

Optogenetics

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Wifo is offering a postdoctoral position in plant cell wall dynamics based at Umeå University, starting September 2026. The successful candidate will focus on the DYNAMO project's investigation of the physical and chemical state of cell walls in plants.

Key qualifications include a doctoral degree in a relevant field, expertise in plant cell wall biology, and hands-on experience with biochemical techniques. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in plant biology and possess solid communication skills in English.