Zespół polimorfizmu genomów

Institution:

Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Institute of Biology, Department of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, Warsaw, Poland

Position: PhD student

Requirements:
– Master of Science in biology, biotechnology or related field
– Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, cloning);
– Basic experience with plant cultivation;
– Knowledge of basic bioinformatics methods;
– Excellent knowledge of English

Job description:
We are seeking a motivated individual to work as a PhD student at the Department of Plant Genetics Breeding and Biotechnology in an OPUS project (National Science Centre, NCN).
The aim is to precisely characterise various aspect of rye P deficiency response with the overall goal of identifying the key components involved in the molecular regulation of this process. The changes caused by P-deficiency in plants occur at different, molecular and morphological levels and there are multiple response mechanisms, universal and species-specific.
Within the announced PhD research we propose to (i) gain precise information on the patterns of rye P-deficiency response by analysis of expression levels of selected genes over time and in different plant organs, (ii) perform observations of root anatomical and architectural traits to understand how root system responds to P-deficiency and what root traits differentiate rye inbred lines with contrasting P-deficiency response, (iii) discover how plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) influence performance of rye inbred lines and the expression of selected P-deficiency response related genes.

The research involves:
– participation in cultivation of rye plants in hydroponic conditions, tissue collection
– participation in phenotyping of root anatomical and architectural traits
– participation in sectioning and preparing tissues for spatial transcriptomics
– evaluation of gene expression levels via qRTPCR
– participation in bioinformatical and statistical analyses
– reporting, preparation of publication manuscripts, and public presentation of results.

Contract conditions:
Period of 48 months; initially scholarship of PLN 5,000/month. After the mid-term evaluation, scholarship of PLN 6,500/month.

How to apply:
Please send applications or additional questions by email to Prof. Hanna Bolibok-Brągoszewska at: hanna_bolibok_bragoszewska@sggw.edu.pl. Selected candidates will be invited for an online/on-site interview. The application should be prepared as a single PDF file in English and include:
• a one-page cover letter describing the candidate’s motivation,
• curriculum vitae, including a list of publications,
• letter(s) of recommendation – at least one should come from the direct supervisor,
• scan of certificates/diplomas of completion of second-cycle studies (Master’s studies),

The application must include the following statement: „In accordance with art. 6 sec. 1 letter a) of the general data protection regulation of 27 April 2016 (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016), I consent to the processing of personal data other than those indicated in art. 221 of the Labor Code, first name(s) and last name; parents’ names; date of birth; place of residence; correspondence address; education; previous employment, which are included in my job offer for current recruitment.”

Application deadline: 1st August 2025, 23:59 Warsaw time