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Seven PhD positions open Attractive opportunities for PhD training in plant and forest biotechnology at UPSC.
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There is a possibility to join the groups for preparative training immediately.
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1. Improving biomass production in trees - exploitation of transcription factors |
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2. Improving biomass production in trees – diversion of the carbon flow |
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3. Improving biomass production in trees –modification of the wood density |
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4. Recalcitrance of the lignocellulose – focus on hemicellulose |
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5. Recalcitrance of the lignocellulose – focus on lignin |
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7. Bioprocessing properties in Populus wood |
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Deadline for the applications is 15 January, 2010. |
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For projects 1-6, the PhD candidates should have a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or equivalent. For projects 1-5, previous experience in microscopy techniques, physiological measurements and spectroscopic tools is an advantage. For project 6, previous experience in omics methodologies, bioinformatics or systems biology is an advantage.
For project 7, the PhD candidates should have a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, and be strongly motivated for research on enzymes, lignocellulose chemistry, and biotechnology for the production of fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. |
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