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PhD Position | Plant Reproductive Genetics and Genome Engineering Nieuw
Are you fascinated by how plants reproduce, evolve and generate genetic diversity? In this PhD position at Radboud University, you will investigate plant reproductive genetics and genome engineering to better understand how hybrid plant species form and persist. By combining genetics, genomics and computational analysis, you will contribute to the development of innovative crop breeding strategies that can shape the future of sustainable agriculture. PhD Position: Plant Reproductive Genetics and Genome Engineering Faculty of Science - Temporary employment contract - Application deadline: 09 August 2026
The domestication of certain plant species by humans thousands of years ago is intertwined with the establishment of agricultural systems and civilisations. The plant species that were domesticated were selected to some extent by chance and circumstance. Modern agriculture harnesses the inherent vigour of hybrid plants to ensure productive crops that are robust to abiotic and biotic stresses. The simultaneous engineering of trait and reproductive pathways to develop novel hybrid species with excellent agronomic characters by design is a promising yet underexplored area of plant breeding research.
In this PhD project, you will combine genetics, genomics and genome engineering to understand the fundamental pathways of plant reproduction. You will contribute to the development of innovative plant breeding technologies that will shape the future of agriculture. You will combine laboratory work with computational data analysis and collaborate with international partners on ground-breaking genetic and genomic research.
Your teaching load may be up to 10% of your working time. Does this sound like you? - You hold an MSc degree in biology, biotechnology, bioinfomatics or a related field. - You have a strong interest in genetics, plant reproduction, molecular biology an...
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