A two-year postdoctoral position (with the possibility of extension) studying the control of cell fate during secondary growth initiation in Arabidopsis is available in the group of  Dr. Thomas Greb at the Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI), Vienna, Austria. The envisaged start date is in spring/summer 2010.

Our group uses vascular tissue development in Arabidopsis as an example for cell specification and tissue patterning in higher organisms. In particular, we seek to understand the molecular mechanisms regulating the establishment and activity of the vascular cambium in the inflorescence shoot. Depending on interest and background, the scientist will decipher the molecular function of novel cambium regulators identified in the group or work on associated projects. Our group is located at the newly founded GMI, which provides a dynamic and challenging research atmosphere and which is embedded in the highly attractive scientific environment of the Vienna Biocenter.

Successful applicants will be highly motivated, be capable of working independently and be prepared to assume responsibilities for co-workers. Experience in some or all of the following disciplines is desirable: plant development, genetics, histology, molecular biology and/or biochemistry. To qualify for the position, you should have a PhD degree or equivalent obtained, preferably, no longer than three years ago.

Please send your application including a cover letter describing your motivation, CV and contact details for two referees by 15th February to Dr. Thomas Greb, GMI – Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology GmbH, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3, 1030 Vienna, Austria or by e-mail:  thomas.greb(at)gmi.oeaw.ac.at.