-----Original Message----- From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara Sent: 19. elokuuta 2011 8:25 To: finbionet Subject: [Bco] PhD studentship at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki
PhD studentship at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland
Project PhD student is searched for an Academy of Finland funded project aiming at identifying and functionally characterizing flower specific Ubiquitin Proteasome System components. The funding is initially secured from January 2012 till August 2014 with possibility to apply for 2 more years. The PhD project will include screening bioinformatics databases and mutant collections for UPS components associated with flower development. The identified FUPS candidates will be cloned and functionally characterized within their molecular networks. The work will include molecular biology and protein biochemistry approaches in the context of plant developmental biology.
Candidate The ideal candidate for the position has a Masters degree in biochemistry or biotechnology and has a keen interest on developmental biology. The applicant should have excellent English communication skills and willingness to face scientific challenges in a vivid research environment. Earlier experience in molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry laboratory work will be appreciated.
Host Department The project will be hosted at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, at University of Helsinki. The University of Helsinki is among the best multidisciplinary universities in the world. The Department has excellent research facilities and also access to the research facilities of the Viikki bioscience campus.
Application Applications should include a complete CV explaining relevant experience and ambitions as well as contact information of two referees. The applications should be received by October 3rd.
If you are interested, please contact for further information: Kristiina Himanen PhD PI, kristiina.himanen@helsinki.fi , Tel. +358-50-3180317 Department of Agricultural Sciences, B119, PL 27 (Latokartanonkaari 7) 00014 University of Helsinki, FINLAND
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