Postdoc : Phenotyping Nitrogen Plant Nutrition

Postdoc position (molecular biology, plant and/or soil biology, agronomy, plant phenotyping) to investigate plant and soil determinants leading to innovative nitrogen fertilization strategies in winter wheat.

Research activities will be performed at University of Liège, Gembloux Campus (35 min by train from Brussels (Belgium)) in an international established team (Plant Genetics and Rhizosphere Processes) with research focus on 1) improvement of crops and 2) soil and rhizosphere management.

Profile The candidate should hold a PhD and have demonstrated expertise as well as scientific publications in molecular biology, plant nutrition and/or soil ecology/biology. Excellent oral and written communication in English is required. French is a plus.

Appointment is for 2.5 years with possibility of contract extension.

Benefits Net salary after taxes and social benefit costs is 2250 €/month.

Information and application: Cécile Thonar, Plant Genetics and Rhizospheric Processes, Gembloux Agro BioTech, University of Liège, Belgium (cecile.thonar@uliege.be). Application (CV, cover letter, copy of diplomas and two letters of recommendation) should be sent by Email to Cécile Thonar with “GAIN APPLICATION” in the subject.

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