A Ph.D. position in molecular plant developmental biology is available in the lab of Prof. Kay Schneitz, Dept. of Plant Developmental Biology, Technical University of Munich in Freising/Germany. The successful candidate will work on the molecular characterisation of the signaling pathway mediated by the UNICORN (UCN) kinase in Arabidopsis (1-2). UCN signaling is required for the suppression of ectopic tumor-like outgrowths in several floral tissues. Starting date is negotiable but ideally the position should be filled as soon as possible. Funding is at the usual EG13/2 level. Requirements are e.g. a German diploma/masters (with a mark of 2.5 or better), a French DEA (a final average of 13 or more) or a masters thesis. The person needs to have a firm basis in basic molecular techniques and must be able to work in an independent fashion. Fluency in English is a must. Freising is located about 35 km to the north of Munich. Munich is a lively, cosmopolitan city close to beautiful lakes and the Alps. For further information please contact Kay Schneitz (schneitz@wzw.tum.de) and visit the webpage (plantdev.bio.wzw.tum.de).

(1)    Schneitz et.al. 1997 Development 124: 1367.
(2)    Enugutti et.al. 2012 revision pending


Please contact:
Prof. Dr. Kay Schneitz
Plant Developmental Biology, TU München, D-85354 Freising
Tel:    +49 (0)8161 715438
Email:    schneitz@wzw.tum.de
URL:    plantdev.bio.wzw.tum.de
Twitter: @PlantDevTUM