Research Topic: the regulatory networks underlying temperature tolerance in cauliflower
This PhD vacancy is open for researchers interested in genetic regulation in cauliflower. The project aims to optimize field phenotyping for curd initiation and architecture under different temperatures and perform genomic and transcriptomics analysis to identify associated genes, ultimately contributing to the breeding of climate-proof cauliflower.
Your Qualifications
- M.Sc. degree in plant sciences, plant biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
- knowledge of plant breeding and genetics
- Experience in the analysis of genomics data using command-line tools
- Proficiency in programming (in R and Python)
- Perseverance in problem-solving
- Good writing and oral communication skills in English at C1 level. More information can be found here.
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment.Â
- Partially paid parental leave;
- Working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- The option to accrue additional compensation/holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
- There is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- A fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
- Excellent pension scheme.
The gross salary for the first year is € 2.770 – per month rising to € 3.539,– in the fourth year in according to the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale P).
For Information
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Guusje Bonnema, by phone +31 317 484028 or E-mail guusje.bonnema@wur.nl, or Dr. Sandra Smit, by E-email sandra.smit@wur.nl.
For more information about the procedure, please contact Dax Teunissen, corporate recruiter +31 317 487820, dax.teunissen@wur.nl).
