Applications are invited for a postdoc position to study UV-B perception and signalling in the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha. Our group has a strong interest in early UVR8 photoreceptor-mediated events regulating UV-B-induced photomorphogenesis and acclimation. The successful candidate will be able to build on our recent unpublished Marchantia work and develop an own research project studying UVR8-COP1-mediated signalling and responses using Marchantia polymorpha as a model system.

 We are looking for a talented and creative new team member. The successful candidate has very recently received (<6 months) or expects to soon receive a PhD degree, has at least one major first-author publication, is highly motivated, has a strong interest in plant signal transduction, and demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, imaging techniques, or related. Previous substantial experience with molecular techniques is essential and with Marchantia polymorpha as a model system would be very beneficial. Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are required.  

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