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Työnimike: Postdoctoral researcher, SOMAGENO project

Työnkuvaus:
TYÖPAIKAN ESITTELY
Työpaikan tiedot: Luonnonvarakeskus Vipusenkuja 6 57200 Savonlinna

TEHTÄVÄN KUVAUS
We are searching for a post doc researcher to realize SOMAGENO project in collaboration with research groups at Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and Swedish Agricultural University (SLU). During the two-year project, the post doc will have a position at Luke, Finland (Tuija Aronens lab), but work part time at SLU, Sweden (Malin Elfstrands and Ulrika Egertsdotters labs).

In SOMAGENO project, potentials of combining somatic embryogenesis (SE) and marker assisted selection (MAS) in Norway spruce will be evaluated. We aim to analyse possibilities of early selection for resistance against the major forest pathogen, Heterobasidion annosum. There is variation in resistance of spruce to Heterobasidion, and the first marker PaLAR3 has been validated. Including selection for additional traits e.g. resistance in SE pipeline would add value to producers and users of SE plants. It may also be a way to deploy material more resistant to root rot much sooner than previously anticipated. Realization of this objective depends on that there is no trade-off between resistance and SE propagation. We will combine studies on SE potential with analyses of resistance loci in Norway spruce by bringing together large Finnish SE materials, Swedish expertise in molecular forest pathology, and achievements of SE research in both countries.

VAATIMUKSET
In practice, success in the position requires that the researcher has
- a PhD degree in biology, forestry or related sciences
- technical skills covering aseptic working, tissue culture, molecular biology, and basic bioinformatics methods
- fluent English (verbal, scientific writing)
- good collaborative skills, ability to move and work in research groups both in Finland and in Sweden

Previous experience on the research field of the SOMAGENO project is advantageous.

Appr. EUR 3700 per month / salary will be defined when selecting the new employee.


Type of work
Määräaikainen (yli 12 kk).
Location/office: Savonlinna (FIN) / Uppsala and/or Umeå (SWE)
ID: 30-410-2018

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