The Faculty of Science / the Institute for Biology is looking for a :
PhD student in Plant – Microbe symbiosis (cycad – cyanobacteria)
Vacancy number: 14971
Key responsibilities
Develop innovative and interdisciplinary research to decipher the evolutionary mechanisms underlying specialized metabolism in symbiotic cyanobacteria and its associated phytobiome.
Explore evolutionary hypotheses posed by our group, specifically in Cyanobacteria and associated microbiome living on cycad coralloid roots.
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Participate in collaborative and international research teams to perform both scientific research, conservation biology and teaching in multi-scale omics, including but not limited to the Hortus Botanicus and Naturalis Biodiversity Center, in Leiden.
Reflect about the role of Natural Products in Society, and efficiently communicate to the public key emerging issues related to this research and how they can impact society, in collaboration with the Hortus Botanicus and Naturalis Biodiversity Center, in Leiden.
Selection Criteria
Previous training and experience in Bioinformatics or equivalent (BSc or MSc)
Ability to design and develop bioinformatics pipelines de novo, and adopt and execute available pipelines using metagenomics and metabolomics data.
General genetic and biochemical understanding of natural products biosynthesis, and strong interest and understanding of evolutionary microbiology.
Experimental ability to perform microbiological cultures, plant-based experiments, and process samples for genomics and metabolomics analyses.
Big data analysis abilities and/or willingness to explore emerging technologies.
Ability to communicate results orally and in written to specialized audiences, including teaching and collaborative work.
Previous experience and/or interest in Plant – Microbe symbiosis.
Previous experience and/or interest on Science Communication & Society.
Research at our faculty
The Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development are top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.
The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is very diverse, ranging from mathematics, information science, astronomy, physics, chemistry and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The research activities are organised in eight institutes. These institutes offer eight bachelor’s and twelve master’s programmes. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 2300 {see } staff and almost 5000 {see } students. We are located at the heart of Leiden’s Bio Science Park, one of Europe’s biggest science parks, where university and business life come together.
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