PIF2025 - Epitranscriptomic regulation of axillary bud dormancy - (PID2024-156806NA-I00)

We offer a 4-year PhD will be primarily conducted at the facilities of the Teatinos building of IHSM La Mayora (Bulevar Louis Pasteur 49, Málaga, Spain), under the regulations of the PhD program of University of Málaga (UMA), and the FPI legislation (Formación de Personal Investigador predoctoral asociado a Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento del Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). In addition to the experimental work in the laboratory and greenhouses at the IHSM La Mayora, the PhD student is expected to read the scientific literature relevant for the project, participate in journal club, write reports, present their own progress during lab meetings, and attend seminars. The PhD candidate will also attend national and international meetings to present results, and is expected to spend a total of ~3 months working with collaborating research groups at the CNB in Madrid (Spain) and the University of Copenhagen (Denmark). Candidate Profile: Mandatory requirements - BSc and MSc in Molecular biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology. - English proficiency for adequate verbal and written communication, and oral presentations. Valuable skills - Lab experience handling plants and/or with lab methods such as cloning, genotyping, DNA/RNA/protein purification, or microscopy. - R, data analysis. - Personality traits such as team work spirit, scientific curiosity, positive attitude, and a liking for learning, facing challenges and growing plants will be valu