The Ustun Lab is searching for new members to start our ERC funded project DIVERSIPHAGY-Utilizing diversity to decipher the role of autophagy in plant-microbe interactions. Within this project we want to obtain a holistic view of how autophagy plays a role in plant-microbe interactions utilizing bacterial, genetic and cellular diversity with an emphasis on cell-type and organ-specific autophagy responses. For one of the postdoc position prior experiences with methods to study plant/root-microbe interactions (pathogenic or beneficial), microbial reconstitution assays (SynComs) or microbiome analysis are advantageous. For the other Postdoc position experience in general plant molecular biology is expected. Here, cell biological experience is beneficial but not required. A master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or corresponding is required for PhD candidates. No prior experience with autophaghy is expected. You can find more information below in the advertisement. The positions are available from 03/2021 (with flexible starting date) and application deadline is the 8th of Jan 2021 (might be extended if no suitable candidates are available). Please send the application via email to suayib.uestuen@zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de.
