We invite application for a postdoctoral position (3 years + possibility of extension) and a PhD student position (5 years) to investigate the signaling processes underlying the control of seed germination in the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana.

Background: Plants maintain their embryos in a metabolic inert and highly resistant state within the seed. The decision to germinate and develop into a seedling is an irreversible developmental transition and a critical step in the plant life cycle. This process is tightly regulated by epigenetic and signaling pathways that respond to environmental cues and involves dynamic interactions between the embryo and the surrounding endosperm, a tissue unique to flowering plants.

Our lab investigates the molecular genetic pathways underlying seed germination, examining how the endosperm, embryo, and seed coat each contribute to this critical developmental transition. Please visit our website for more information.

Candidate Profile: We seek talented, creative and highly motivated researchers with a strong interest in signal transduction and plant developmental processes. A background in plant developmental genetics or epigenetics is an advantage. Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are required. The selected PhD candidate will be embedded in the PhD School of Life Sciences.

Review of applications will begin immediately until positions are filled. The intended start date is November 1, 2025, but is negotiable.