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The Lee Lab in the Department of Biology at UNC Chapel Hill is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance our understanding of the connection between metabolites and development in plants. For plants to respond to stress, they must perceive environmental inputs and then convert that perception into a developmental output. A growing body of evidence suggests that metabolites may bridge the gap between stress perception and developmental output via “moonlighting” functions outside of their role in metabolism. Recently, we showed that the metabolite GSH links injury response and cell cycle regulation during regeneration of the Arabidopsis root tip. Now, we aim to characterize the mechanism underlying GSH-based cell cycle control.
We will use techniques including ML-guided imaging cytometry, long term time lapse microscopy, and MS-based characterization of non-cannonical PTMs to study how metabolites coordinate stress and development in plants. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge project at a top ranked university in the thriving research triangle. Position Overview: Preferred starting time January-February 2026 (flexible).The postdoctoral researcher will investigate how the subcellular localization of the metabolite glutathione is regulated and contributes to cell cycle regulation in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Techniques planned: • Imaging cytometry for quantitative analysis of subcellular metabolite localization. • High-throughput CRISPR screening. • Transcriptome data generation and analysis. • Cloning and development of several constructs. • Characterization of mutant and over-expression lines. • Confocal, light sheet, and time lapse microscopy of root development and cell cycle regulation. Joint Responsibilities: • Postdoctoral fellowship writing to further fund the project eg: NIH F32. • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences. • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab as needed. Qualifications Required: • Ph.D. in cellular, molecular, or plant biology, genetics or a related field. • Experience in molecular biology, data analysis and bioinformatics tools. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: • Experience with protoplasts, RNA-sequencing, CRISPR, FACS, root development, microscopy. • Programming skills (e.g., R) and proficiency with statistical analysis. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: • A short cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and career goals. • A detailed curriculum vitae (CV). • Contact information of two or three mentors. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please email your application materials as a single PDF file to [email protected] or [email protected].
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The Pallavi Singh Lab is expanding, and we are looking for highly motivated researchers to join us in advancing our research vision of understanding carbon–water balance in plants. Our research integrates molecular biology, synthetic biology, plant physiology, and advanced omics approaches, bridging lab-based discovery with real-world field translation. We collaborate with research partners across the UK, India, France, Germany, and the Philippines, engaging directly with farming communities to address the socioeconomic challenges of unstable rice production in Southeast Asia and Africa. Our research is further enhanced through entrepreneurial links with the ARIA programmes, driving insights into programmable plants and opening unique opportunities for innovative plant biology-based solutions.
Our projects benefit from the new £3.5 million STEPS facility at Essex, featuring controlled environment suites and an indoor field with advanced phenotyping capabilities. Additional support comes from the recently upgraded Microscopy Suite (>£1M) in the School of Life Sciences and the high-performance CERES computing cluster. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and friendly group of researchers in Pallavi Singh Lab, a multidisciplinary research group focused on developing climate-resilient plants. We strive for an equal, diverse and inclusive environment and care for your wellbeing. Please consult our core values and other information at (https://www.thepallavisinghlab.com/about-5-1). We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in plant productivity and photosynthesis, along with knowledge of plant molecular biology and synthetic biology. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other members of our research group. All positions are available immediately. Informal enquiries may be made to Pallavi Singh (e-mail: [email protected]). However, all applications must be made online. Postdoctoral Research Associate-PlantPlug We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious PDRA to join the ARIA-funded PlantPlug project. This ground-breaking initiative is pioneering the use of the hemi-parasitic plant European mistletoe (Viscum album) as a programmable platform to re-engineer host traits and unlock new possibilities for sustainable agriculture. The PDRA will drive the development and application of cutting-edge molecular biology and synthetic biology approaches to engineer parasitic plant systems, transforming them into tools that deliver targeted agricultural benefits. Key responsibilities include designing and executing innovative experiments to manipulate mistletoe biology, applying state-of-the-art molecular genetics, and working closely with our partner Mistletoe Trees (Chelmsford) to translate laboratory discoveries into real-world impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of fundamental research, applied innovation, and entrepreneurship. In addition to leading high-impact science, the PDRA will gain invaluable experience in venture capital engagement, start-up building, and translational pathways, equipping them with skills that extend beyond academia. The position also provides scope for career development in project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, and authorship of high-profile publications. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to contribute and get experience in the development of group, mentoring, in grant writing, as well as driving and being directly involved in multiple projects and research articles. While this position is fully funded, successful postdoctoral candidates who have previously joined the Plant Productivity Group have successfully competed for and obtained their own postdoctoral fellowships (e.g., Marie Curie, Human Frontiers, EMBO, etc.). This role will place you in a strong position to compete for and apply to similar prestigious postdoctoral fellowships. Salary: £38,249 - £45,413 per annum Duration: The post is fully funded for 18 months in the first instance, with strong potential for extension based on project progress and future funding. How to apply (application link and job-pack): https://vacancies.essex.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=3866 40bCpc&WVID=9918109NEm&LANG=USA Apply by: October 15, 2025 Postdoctoral Research Associate-UKRI-FLF We are seeking a motivated and ambitious PDRA to join the UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project REVOLUTION: Unravelling the regulation and evolutionary innovations in grass species to engineer high water-use efficiency in rice. The PDRA will drive discovery at the interface of molecular biology, bioinformatics, and single-cell omics to uncover the master regulators and target gene networks that underpin photosynthesis and water-use efficiency in rice. Working with diverse Asian and African rice cultivars, the PDRA will directly test hypotheses through integrative experiments, generating actionable insights that can be rapidly translated from the laboratory to the field. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-impact international programme. Core responsibilities include leading advanced molecular cloning, designing and conducting innovative single-cell omics experiments, integrating bioinformatics analyses to interpret datasets, and driving the preparation of at least two first-author publications. This role offers an outstanding platform for career development, placing the successful candidate at the forefront of plant molecular physiology, synthetic biology, and translational crop science.PDRA2 will also be tasked with preparing and submitting at least two distinct manuscripts arising from this research. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to contribute and get experience in the development of group, mentoring, in grant writing, as well as driving and being directly involved in multiple projects and research articles. While this position is fully funded, successful postdoctoral candidates who have previously joined the Plant Productivity Group have successfully competed for and obtained their own postdoctoral fellowships (e.g., Marie Curie, Human Frontiers, EMBO, etc.). This role will place you in a strong position to compete for and apply to similar prestigious postdoctoral fellowships. Salary: £38,249 - £45,413 per annum Duration: This post is fixed-term, full-time for 24 months in the first instance, with renewal potential, subject to continued funding, currently until end of 2028. How to apply (application link and job-pack): https://vacancies.essex.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=4210 77bG9E&WVID=9918109NEm&LANG=USA Apply by: October 15, 2025 Fully funded PhD studentship How to apply: Email explaining your interest in the project to Pallavi Singh ([email protected]). Please include (a) CV (b) Research Statement with a description of research experiences and motivation (c) Contact information of three references before 15 January 2026. Please mention FLFPhD in the email subject. Project start date will be October 2026. Applicants to this studentship should normally have an Undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject area. A Master’s degree is desirable, but not essential. The degree and courses should be related to plant biology, molecular biology, cell biology or related. Prior experience with genetics, plants, transcriptomics, microscopy and molecular biology are assets. Candidates should also have an ability to conduct independent research, take initiative, ask pertinent scientific questions, and interact well with other scientists and students. Creativity, motivation and drive are important personal characteristics. The minimum English language entry requirement for postgraduate research study in the School of Life Sciences is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. You will then need to follow the application process that is defined by the University of Essex. Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position in Plant-Disease Proteomics
Department of Biological Sciences Plant Genomics Group (www.uhriglab.com) Institution The University of Alberta - Uhrig Lab Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Close Date April 28th, 2025 Introduction: The post-doctoral fellowship position will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the laboratory of Dr. R. Glen Uhrig, but will also intersect with several researchers from the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences and Computer Science. The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university, with the Department of Biological Sciences offering a diverse and vibrant community for research and education. The main interests of the Uhrig lab are to understand how diel plant growth and development is regulated using advanced genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics techniques. Broadly, the current project will involve elements of data acquisition, curation, integration and bioinformatic analysis, culminating in the application of machine learning aimed at assessing various plant traits. Research and Training: This 2 year project provides exceptional academic and professional opportunities. As such, the candidate will be part of a diverse, multifaceted project team that includes multiple other Uhrig lab members and collaborators across the University of Alberta research community. As part of this team, the PDF applicant will be expected to intersect with project collaborators and funders, and will have extensive opportunities for professional development. Further, the candidate will have opportunities for collaboration within the Uhrig lab on other on-going projects. Research efforts will deploy quantitative proteomic approaches to better understand disease-crop relationships in Brassica napus (canola). The selected PDF applicant will learn a variety of cutting-edge techniques related to quantitative plant proteomics and plant disease biology, amongst others. It is expected that the outcomes of this project will feed into collaborative applied research aimed at developing more resilient canola production. Within the general scope of the project, the candidate will be encouraged to develop independent and creative lines of inquiry, with support from Dr. Uhrig and other lab members. The candidate will be given outstanding training and support in a number of aspects of science including technical skills, communication and critical thinking to prepare them for careers in academia and/or industry. Applicant Qualifications: The successful candidate will have most of the skills below: 1. Excellent oral and written abilities in English. 2. Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team. 3. Extensive experience with molecular plant science and/or biochemistry mandatory. 4. Prior experience with mass spectrometry driven proteomics will be prioritized. 5. Prior experience with the implementation of R & Python will be prioritized. Eligibility, Admissions and Finances: Position funding aligns with University of Alberta hiring and pay schedules, including health and dental benefits (https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefitsand-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html). The Uhrig lab encourages applicants from all backgrounds and nationalities to apply, and offers a diverse, supportive and healthy work environment. Appointment Start Date: June 1st, 2025 (negotiable). Contact: Interested applicants should send a 2-page CV and 2 academic references to [email protected] (www.uhriglab.com). Short-listed applications will be asked to interview via Zoom. Institution
University of Missouri - The Libault's Lab Location Columbia, Missouri, USA Close Date Applicants will be accepted until the positions are filled Position Summary The Libault’s lab has two openings for Postdoctoral Researcher looking to harness their expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, and plant genomics. Our lab seeks to explore and understand the network of plant genes, their regulation in response to environmental stress at the single-cell level, and the conservation and divergence of these responses between plant species. These discoveries will support the development of new strategies to improve crop traits and performance. Responsibilities: The selected postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to use existing and develop new computational resources to:
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college, and/or university level. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in plant computational biology/genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field is required at the time of hiring. Candidates will be evaluated on:
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NC State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Location Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Close Date Application review ends Spring 2025 Position Summary The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Plant Evolutionary Biology. This position is a 9-month, tenure-track position with responsibilities divided between research and teaching. We seek an individual who uses innovative approaches to understand molecular mechanisms underlying plant evolution and adaptation Responsibilities: This position is a 9-month, tenure-track position with responsibilities divided between research and teaching. We seek an individual who uses innovative approaches to understand molecular mechanisms underlying plant evolution and adaptation. Areas of emphasis may include but are not limited to comparative biology, speciation, phylogeography, phylogenetics, evolution of form and function, and systematics. Priority will be given to candidates who bridge molecular to organismal understanding of evolution and thus will benefit from/contribute to existing programs in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology and the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a productive, extramurally-funded research program that enhances and complements existing programs in the department and college. Initial teaching expectation will be 1-2 courses per year. Teaching will depend on the individual’s areas of expertise, but may include graduate and undergraduate courses in Plant Evolution covering plant evolutionary theory and mechanisms, innovations in form and function, and molecular tools for inference. Candidates will also be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD degree in plant biology, evolutionary biology or a related discipline, with expertise in plant evolution and a record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with experience. Postdoctoral and teaching experience are preferred. Application review will begin January 13, 2025. Please find the application and full job posting by following the Apply button above, and the full advertisement here Institution
University of Missouri (UM) Location Columbia, Missouri, USA Close Date Until Filled Position Summary The Division of Plant Science and Technology (DPST) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri (MU), a land-grant institution, seeks an Assistant Professor in Root Biology. This 9-month tenure-track faculty position is located at MU’s main campus in Columbia, MO. Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to establish a high-profile and externally funded research program aimed at generating a fundamental understanding of root biology to resolve major biological problems and translating this knowledge to the improvement of crops under stress. Particularly desired is an applicant who uses transdisciplinary approaches (e.g., may include but is not limited to plant physiology, developmental biology, rhizosphere biology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, soil science, computational science, and synthetic biology) to identify key physiological, biochemical, and/or developmental properties of roots related to grand biological/environmental challenges (e.g. climate change) that translate to important agronomic traits. The successful candidate will develop a collaborative research program that builds upon and expands the existing strengths of DPST in root biology. In addition to this research mission, the incumbent will teach courses that contribute to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum in DPST. Dependent on the expertise of the candidate, the course load can, for example, include an undergraduate course in agroecology and a graduate course in root/rhizosphere biology. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Crop Sciences, Ecology, or related field by the time of appointment. Candidates will be evaluated on: Relevant postdoctoral experience. Experience in root biology, a demonstrated interest in grand biological/environmental challenges, and an enthusiasm for translating fundamental findings into crop improvement. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative and transdisciplinary team. Ability to secure funding. Proven experience in data analysis and writing (e.g., grant proposals, peer-reviewed publications). Teaching experience and vision for graduate and undergraduate education. Application review will begin December 2, 2024. Please find the full posting and more information here: https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=9&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=53811&PostingSeq=1 Institution
University of Toronto Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Close Date November 15, 2024 Position Summary The Department of Cell & Systems Biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Plant Single Cell Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (e.g., Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, Genome Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, etc.), a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a vigorous, innovative, and independent internationally recognized research and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program with an expected start of July 1, 2025 For more information about the Department of Cell & Systems Biology, including genomics, bioinformatics, plant growth facilities, and microscopy resources, please visit www.csb.utoronto.ca. The University of Toronto and its affiliated institutions represent an outstanding world-class scientific environment with a highly interactive community of researchers. Our department has strong links to a network of leading academic research hospitals and institutes in the city. Toronto is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including a link to a Google Scholar profile), a research statement outlining current and future research interests, a recent writing sample, and a teaching dossier to include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials and teaching evaluations. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ. Please find the complete posting by following the link attached to the button above! Institution
Michigan State University Location East Lansing, MI, USA Close Date July 2, 2024 (may open again) Description The small-molecule regulation group led by Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz at Michigan State University seeks a research technologist with expertise in wet lab molecular biology or biochemistry. The technician will work closely with the other lab members on projects that identify and characterize novel small-molecule compounds involved in plant growth and stress tolerance. The experimental tasks will include Arabidopsis growth (in soil and in vitro), nucleic acids, protein and metabolite extraction, protein expression and purification, enzymatic activity assays, and protein-ligand binding assays. The person would also be expected to assist in the lab organizational tasks, including ordering and restocking reagents and consumables, preparing standard buffers and reagents, and maintaining plasmid and seed stocks. The technician will also assist in training high school and undergraduate students. The technician will be encouraged to contribute to the experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation, present their work, participate in meetings and workshops, and contribute to manuscripts. The principal investigator (PI), Dr. Skirycz, is committed to mentoring the lab members in a manner that best suits their needs and career goals. Qualifications
For more information, please contact Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz ([email protected]) with the subject line "Questions about Technician Position 2024 ". Institution
Michigan State University Location East Lansing, MI, USA Close Date Until filled Description The small-molecule regulation group led by Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz at Michigan State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher associate with expertise in plant molecular biology and biochemistry. Experience with untargeted metabolomics and compound identification is a plus. The research associate will lead or contribute to projects focused on the identification and functional characterization of novel small-molecule compounds involved in plant growth and stress tolerance and, more generally, organismal health. The starting point of our research is protein-metabolite interaction networks mapped in the group using an array of biochemical approaches and primarily co-fractionation mass-spectrometry. Qualifications Minimum Requirements
For more information, please contact Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz ([email protected]) with the subject line "Questions about Post-doctoral Position 2024 ". Institution
University of Missouri Location Columbia, MO, USA Close Date Until filled Description The Libault lab is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team focused on unraveling the intricate dynamics of plant-microbe interactions and evolution. The primary objective of this position is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of selected genes in these interactions and to contribute to the characterization of gene networks and modules. This will involve a combination of experimental work in the laboratory and computational analysis of molecular datasets. Qualifications The qualified candidate will have a PhD in the field of plant genomics, plant molecular biology, plant cellular biology, or plant biochemistry by start of the appointment. Candidates will be evaluated on the following qualifications:
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“The Plant Cell Atlas operates predominantly out of Michigan State University. We acknowledge that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We affirm Indigenous sovereignty and hold Michigan State University accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.”
“The Plant Cell Atlas operates predominantly out of Michigan State University. We acknowledge that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We affirm Indigenous sovereignty and hold Michigan State University accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.”
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