Research Fellow (Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry)

This Research Associate/Fellow position focuses on receptor-centric signaling in Brassica for enhanced disease resistance in indoor farming systems. Key responsibilities include establishing proximity-labeling strategies, validating protein interactions, and bioengineering receptor protein transfer. A PhD in Plant Biotechnology or a related field is required, with expertise in protein interactions, bioengineering, and plant disease resistance.

• Establish proximity-labelling strategy in Brassica, and identify proteins that are proximal to, or interacting with receptors of important pathogens
• Validate selected interactor proteins by independent techniques, such as co-immuno-precipitation (Co-IP), virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS), Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC)
• Characterize the role of selected interactor proteins in plant defense, by overexpression in Arabidopsis and subsequent disease tests.
• Bioengineer and transfer available receptors from other plant species into Brassica
• Overexpress engineered receptors or selected interactor proteins in Brassica and test for contribution to disease resistance
• Document results and contribute to reports, publications, and presentations

• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• PhD degree in Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Expertise in receptor-centric signalling, protein-protein interactions, bioengineering, and plant disease resistance.
• Experience in molecular biology and plant biotechnology techniques, including receptor protein engineering or transfer.
• Research experience in plant-microbe interactions, particularly in relation to plant disease resistance.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and contribute to collaborative multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational research environment.