PhD student in plant molecular and cell biology

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-06-05

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Department of Plant Biology

About us:

The Department of Plant Biology offers a creative and stimulating international environment and is one of several departments that make up the ‘Uppsala BioCenter’. The department undertakes fundamental research on model organisms, agricultural crops, forest trees and bioenergy crops. Our main areas of research comprise the interaction of plants with microorganisms and other environmental stresses, plant growth and development, biotechnology and metabolic engineering, regulation of gene expression, population genetics, genome analysis, and the development of breeding systems. Species in use are model organisms such as Arabidopsis, Physcomitrella, tobacco, crops such as rapeseed, basket willow (Salix), potato, and cereals, and pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi/oomycetes. The department is responsible for basic and advanced courses in general and molecular genetics, cell biology, gene technology, plant physiology, plant breeding, plant biochemistry and biotechnology, and molecular interactions between plants and pathogens. In addition, the department contributes to various courses together with other departments. Uppsala, Sweden ́s fourth-biggest city, has two universities and with more than 50 000 students a vibrant student atmosphere. It is located in the Greater Stockholm area and has an excellent connection to the Stockholm-Arlanda international airport.

For more information about the department visit: https://www.slu.se/en/departments/plant-biology-forest-genetics/

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Role of Temperature-Dependent pre-mRNA Splicing in Plant Development

Biology

Description

A PhD position in plant molecular biology is available in Professor Markus Schmid’s research group at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala. Research in the Schmid lab focuses on the regulation of RNA splicing and its role in temperature acclimation in plants. The aim of this PhD position is to build on recent discoveries regarding the interplay between temperature-dependent pre-mRNA splicing and plant development (El Arbi et al., New Phytologist, 2024; Nardeli et al., bioRxiv, 2024). We will follow up on these findings using a wide range of genetic, genomic, and molecular biology approaches to deepen our understanding of how RNA splicing fine-tunes temperature responses in Arabidopsis thaliana. We expect this study to provide valuable insights into the role of RNA splicing in temperature acclimation and contribute to the development of new tools for improving plant resilience to temperature fluctuations. The results of this project are expected to help mitigate plant responses to environmental change and thereby promote more sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a background in plant molecular biology, plant developmental biology, plant cell biology, or related fields. You should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent, or have completed at least four years of university studies, including at least one year at the advanced (MSc) level. Previous experience in genetics, plant biology, transcriptomics, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques is considered an asset. You should be a good team player while also being able to drive a research project with enthusiasm, initiative, creativity, and independent thinking. We expect excellent communication skills in scientific English, both written and spoken. You should be capable of conducting independent research, formulating relevant scientific questions, and interacting effectively with other researchers and students in an international research environment.

Place of work:      

Uppsala

Forms for funding or employment:

Employment (4 years).

Starting date:

October 1st 2025, or according to agreement.

Application

Click the “Apply” button to submit your application. The deadline is 2025-06-30.

To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.

Applicants will be selected based on their written application and CV, degree project, copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution, two personal references, and knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here: https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/application-admission-doctoral-studies/

Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport’s information page containing their photograph and personal details.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.