PhD POSITIONS IN PLANT SECONDARY METABOLISM
ETH ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND
We are seeking engaged and highly qualified graduate students to join the Isoprenoid Pathway project in the Plant Biotechnology Group (Prof. Wilhelm Gruissem) at the ETH Zürich.
The successful candidates will study function of isozymes at the metabolic branchpoint in the isopreniod pathway using Arabidopsis as a model plant together with genetic dissection,
functional genomics approaches and metabolite analysis. The project is part of the larger initiative in our laboratory that aims to understand cellular network of isoprenoid biosynthesis.
Ideal candidate should have diploma (M.Sc.) in biology, biochemistry or similar qualification.
She or he should be interested in plant metabolism and its regulation and be prepared to work in a competitive field. Previous experience with plant molecular biology, metabolite analysis and functional genomics is an advantage. Advanced knowledge of English is expected.
We offer training in the young, dynamic and highly qualified international research team and access to the up to date research facilities.
The positions are available immediately and the project is supported financially for three years by the ETH Zürich. If you are interested in these positions, please send your CV, a motivation letter and three names of referees by e-mail to Dr. Eva Vranová (evranova@ethz.ch), from whom further information can be obtained.