2-year Post-Doctoral Researcher in Genome Editing

About the labs

The VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB) is a world-leading plant science institute located at the heart of a renowned Plant Biotechnology campus in Ghent, Its mission is to unravel plant biological processes and translate this knowledge into value for

The Plant Genome Editing group focuses on developing and implementing genome editing tools in We use a variety of systems, from standard knockout to base editing, prime editing, and combinatorial CRISPR

Research at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology (CfM) aims to increase our basic understanding of microbes and higher organisms, and translate this knowledge into environmental, industrial, and medical applications and new innovative biotech

The Laboratory for Genome Editing and System Genetics develops highly multiplexed CRISPR/Cas-based technologies for precision genome engineering in We apply these technologies in the model eukaryoteSaccharomyces cerevisiaeto study complex eukaryotic

Job description

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to develop improved genome editing tools for plants using a variety of high-throughput screening approaches (directed evolution) in collaboration with an industrial

Profile

Candidates must have a in (Plant) Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent, a publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and proficiency in English for oral and written Experience with genome editing, bioinformatics, and high-throughput approaches is desirable, but not Applicants must be able to start by May 30th,

We offer

A 2-year postdoctoral position with an internationally competitive salary and The researcher will have access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and services and be part of a highly collaborative and supportive working Various training and leadership opportunities are possible to broaden your expertise and

How to apply?

Submit your application through the VIB application Be sure it includes:

• A detailed CV
• A 1-page letter of intent describing how your research experiences and interests are aligned with the lab
• The names and contact information for three references

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What to expect

The review of applicants will begin the first week of Selected applicants will be invited for Applications are welcome until the position is