Project description:
The successful applicant will lead the sub-project “Genetic analysis of complex traits in maize: major components of drought tolerance (DT) and growth-related traits”. Central aim of the project is the structural analysis of selected genomic regions that play a role in DT and growth-related traits in field and controlled environment studies. In collaboration with other groups in the CRC we will test the transferability of molecular mechanisms governing DT and growth related traits between A. thaliana and maize. The project will have an impact on genome-based breeding strategies in maize and possibly other cereals for improving DT.
The successful applicant is expected to have:
• Doctoral degree in biology, genetics, (bio-)statistics, agronomy or related disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of plant structural and functional genomics
• Knowledge in stress physiology and bioinformatics is advantageous
• Strong team player and communication skills
• Ability to publish the results of scientific research in scientific journals
The Technische Universität München pursues the strategic goal of substantially increasing the proportion of women in research and education and thus expressly invites qualified female scientists to apply for these positions.
Contact:
Applications with the usual supporting information (CV, certificates, letter of motivation and letters of recommendation) should be submitted in a single pdf file to plantbreeding@wzw.tum.de or the following postal address until 15 September, 2011 including the subject line CRC 924:
Technische Universität München
Center of Life and Food Sciences Weihenstephan
Plant Breeding
Prof. Dr. Chris-Carolin Schön
Emil-Ramann-Str. 4
85354 Freising
Germany
For questions related to the project and further background information please contact Chris-Carolin Schoen, Plant Breeding, TUM, Tel. 08161-71-3421 or chris.schoen@wzw.tum.de.