Research Fellowship (MSc) – Plant Biotechnology

iBET, has an open position for a research fellowship in the field of Plant Biotechnology available within the project “Optimizing Plant Performance under Climate Change Scenarios “, Ref. 792, financed by iBETXplore.

– Bachelor’s and Master´s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related areas, with a minimum grade of 16 (out of 20) and 18 (out of 20), respectively;

– Laboratory experience in plant molecular biology, including model cereals (Oryza sativa);

– Experience in transforming rice plants and their molecular and physiological characterisation;

– Experience in photobiology;

– Knowledge of RNA-seq data analysis;

– Availability to spend time in a photobiology lab in Germany;

– Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills;

– Excellent English knowledge;

– Immediate availability;

– Be enrolled in a PhD, or in a non-academic degree course, in accordance with the Article 6^th of “Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. from FCT”, law in force.

The fellowship will have a duration of 3 months, eventually renewed until the end of project, without prejudice of the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 1 of April of 2025.

Apply now with your detailed CV and motivation letter to jobs@ibet.pt, referring to the job reference BIM_Plant_Performance_4_2025 in the subject of the email.