Occupation: Half-time

Period: Fixed-term contract, probation period of 6 months, possibility of extensions

Place: Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Apply no later than: June 30, 2017

CPSBB is a newly established research center in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with the financial help of the H2020 project PlantaSYST (Teaming), the Bulgarian Government, and the Municipality of Plovdiv. CPSBB´s mission is to position itself at the forefront of plant sciences in Bulgaria. This will be achieved by building on the research and technological excellence of two partners from Potsdam, Germany: The University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology.
The Department Molecular Stress Physiology focuses on the analysis of the physiological and metabolic responses of plants to abiotic stress. The postdoctoral researcher will utilize A. thaliana mutants with enhanced tolerance to oxidative stress to decipher the genetic and molecular mechanisms behind stress tolerance. Next to that, the researcher is expected to study the beneficial effects of plant-derived products on plant and human health.
CPSBB is equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, or related fields
• Proven experience (peer-reviewed publications) in the field
• Excellent English

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge plant science research
• Supervising PhD students, participation in teaching (courses on bioinformatics and genomics)
• Writing grant proposals and assisting with grant management

We offer:

• Fast changing and growing scientific environment. Opportunity to build and develop. Career
  development in an international research institute
• A competitive remuneration package
• Funding is available immediately

Deadline for application:

The application deadline is 30.06.2017. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the
position will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate. Interested applicants should send the
following documents:

• CV and recommendation(s) by former employers
• Letter of application, mentioning the position you apply for and the motivation to apply

You can apply for this job no later than 30 June 2017 by e-mail (secretary@cpsbb.eu).

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