We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to work on a project to functionally characterize beneficial microbiota towards improved yield and biotic stress resistance in green leafy vegetables, and/or model plant species. The project includes extensive use of omics technologies (transcriptomics and metabolomics) for functional analyses of the plant-microbe interaction and crosstalk.
Requirements:
- PhD Degree in plant or fungal biology from a reputable university
- At least one first-author research paper in an internationally recognized peer-reviewed journal
- Research experience in any of the following areas in plant sciences:
- Microbiomes
- Fungus-plant Interactions
- Metagenomics and metabolomics analyses in phytobiomes
- Chemical Biology
- Research training and experience in computational biology or bioinformatics will be an added advantage
Salary and benefits are commensurable with educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.
Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three referees’ contacts/ recommendation letters) to:
Dr Naweed NAQVI
Temasek Senior Investigator
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ltd
Email:Â naweed@tll.org.sg
(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)