PhD student and Post doc positions open in Plant Growth Dynamics group

PhD student and postdoctoral positions are available in the research group led by Ari Pekka Mähönen at Institute of Biotechnology/ Department of Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Finland. The positions are funded by the Centre of Excellence program of the Academy of Finland. The goal of the group is to understand the molecular regulation and cellular organization of vascular cambium, the tissue that makes all wood. We are utilizing lineage tracing techniques, molecular genetics, advanced microscopy and genomics as approaches to study the cambial cells in the model species Arabidopsis thaliana. The topics of research projects will be discussed in detail during the interview of the selected candidates.

Applicants with strong background in developmental genetics, plant molecular biology and/or cell biology are encouraged to apply. Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are required. Please, follow this link for the application form: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/61146/lomake.html

The deadline for applications is May 31st, 2015, or until suitable candidates are found.

For more information,

e-mail: AriPekka.Mahonen(at)helsinki.fi http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/mahonen/index.htm