PhD Position at IPB, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Germany

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PhD Position at IPB

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) is seeking applications for a PhD position in the Integrated Research Training Group of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) SNP2Prot “Plant Proteoform Diversity”. The role involves experimental research focusing on the allelic variation of a vacuolar cation channel and its impact on ion homeostasis and calcium signalling in plants. The position offers excellent working conditions, professional training, and flexible working hours.

PhD Position – Allelic Variation of a Vacuolar Cation Channel (m/f/d)

Summary Table

Title : PhD Position – Allelic Variation of a Vacuolar Cation Channel (m/f/d)

Designation : PhD Position (m/f/d)

Research Area : Biochemistry, Plant Interactions, Ion Homeostasis, Calcium Signalling

Location : Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle, Germany

Eligibility : MSc in Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline

Job Description

Experimental research on vacuolar cation channels and calcium signalling, focusing on allelic variation of vacuolar cation channels, ion homeostasis, and calcium signalling in plants.

Qualifications

• An excellent MSc degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, biology, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest and fascination for in vivo imaging techniques and calcium signalling in plants.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
• High motivation to work cooperatively within the CRC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research within the SNP2Prot subproject B03 focusing on allelic variation of a vacuolar cation channel.
• Perform in vivo imaging of calcium and calcium decoding using fluorescence reporters.
• Identify interaction partners and analyze phosphorylation of a cation channel by mass spectrometry.
• Express, purify, and measure the activity of enzymes.
• Present and publish scientific data.
• Opportunity to obtain an academic qualification as part of a doctorate.

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