Phd Position in Plant Microbiota Interactions

vor 1 Woche

Basel, Schweiz Universität Basel Vollzeit

**Your position**

The research focus of this project is to uncover the genetic basis and how the maize root bacteria cooperate in metabolizing root exudates, in particular with the maize exuded bioactive benzoxazinoids. Your main research focus is to develop a novel methodology to build, index and screen mutant libraries of bacteria and thereby to decode the genetic framework of benzoxazinoid metabolism. This work is accompanied by a closely related postdoctoral project investigating metabolic cooperation of maize root bacteria using synthetic community experiments.

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We look for a talented PhD student with a strong interest in plant microbiomes. We expect excellent University grades at the MSc level. Applicants have a background in microbiology and a strong flair for bioinformatics. Additional experience in plant-microbe interactions or molecular plant biology is a nice asset but not required. We are searching a team player that is highly self-motivated and committed, with a proactive mindset and a getting-things-done attitude. Applicants are highly organized, detail-oriented and are collaborative with good communication skills and the ability to work well in an interdisciplinary and international environment. Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite.

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