Wageningen University and Research is pleased to announce a postdoctoral position in the field of spatial transcriptomics of feeding cells induced by plant parasitic nematodes. This scholarship presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals with a PhD in relevant fields such as plant biology, genetics, or molecular biology, who possess expertise in next-generation sequencing approaches, bioinformatics, and plant biology, to contribute to an innovative research project.
The aim of this scholarship is to support highly motivated and goal-oriented postdoctoral candidates in conducting interdisciplinary research to unravel the mechanisms underlying the initiation and development of feeding cells induced by parasitic nematodes in plants. The successful candidate will utilize state-of-the-art functional genomics methods such as spatial transcriptomics and single-cell mRNA sequencing to gain mechanistic insight into the processes involved, contributing to potential strategies for combatting nematode infections in plants.Wageningen University and Research (WUR) is a renowned institution dedicated to life sciences and sustainable development. With its integrated approach and collaboration between different disciplines, WUR strives to find solutions to global challenges related to food production, health, and the environment. As one of the leading organizations in its domain, WUR boasts roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees, and 13,100 students. Its mission, “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life,” underscores its commitment to harnessing the power of scientific research for the betterment of society.
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.