Post Doctoral Position on Genetic and Epigenetic
Responses of Plants (and Microorganisms) to Nutrient Imbalances
ERC Synergy Grant: IMBALANCE-P
A collaborative research team led by Josep
Peñuelas (CREAF), Ivan Janssens (UA, Belgium),
Philippe Ciais (CEA-UVSQ, France), and Michael
Obersteiner (IIASA, Austria) in a vibrant
research environment is offering a postdoctoral
position to study the effects of phosphorus
limitations on Life, Earth system and Society (ERC Synergy grant: IMBALANCE-P).
The aim of IMBALANCE-P is to quantify and
understand the responses of Life, Society and the
Earth System to current and future P shortages
and the N to P stoichiometric imbalance created
by widespread N additions and rising atmospheric
CO2, and to identify the options available to
improve the management of the P cycle. The
P-dependent implications for Life, Society, and
the Earth System are tightly interconnected, but
have so far mostly been considered in fragmented
single-discipline research. IMBALANCE-P will
achieve a global closure of the P cycle, and
generate a novel integrated knowledge of the
impacts of the C:N:P imbalances on natural
ecosystems diversity and function, climate, agriculture, and society.
In CREAF we are looking for a highly motivated
and collaborative Post Doc to study the genetic
and epigenetic responses of plants (and/or
microorganisms) to nutrient imbalances.
Ideally, the work begins in May 2014 but other
starting dates can be discussed. The positions
are offered for one year with a possibility of renewal for more years.
Qualifications: Applicants should be
enthusiastic and highly-qualified doctors holding
a PhD degree in molecular ecology or any related
field. They should ideally have a strong
background in genetics and epigenetics.
Experience in laboratory techniques, field
measurements, process modeling or data analysis
with script languages (Matlab, R, Python) or
other programming languages is appreciated. In
addition, the applicants should have solid
experience in working both independently and in
group. Fluency in English (oral and written) is mandatory.
Annual Salary: Approx 27000-30000 Euros
Location: Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF).
Application Process: We look forward to
receiving your application including a
motivation letter, a statement of research
interests, a CV, and the names and contact
addresses of three academic referees Please
send your application to <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
The deadline for applications is April 15
For further information about the position please
contact Prof. Josep Peñuelas:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
