Funded Ph.D. position in plant development

We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our team to study fruit morphodynamics in Arabidopsis (https://kierzkowski-lab.com/). This project will be held in collaboration with Dr. Shelley Hepworth (Carleton University) and Dr. Anne-Lise Routier (University of Montreal).

We are interested in highly motivated candidates with background in plant biology. Experience in microscopyand molecular biology are assets. The applicant should have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Diversity is considered a strength within the lab and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for this position.

The Kierzkowski lab is a part of the Plant Science Research Institute at the University of Montreal, Canada. The Institute is equipped with all core facilities necessary for this project including confocal microscopy, image analysis platform, molecular labs, and a plant cultivation facility. The bilingual city of Montreal is a vibrant university center and cultural capital of Quebec.

Interested applicants should send a CV, a motivation letter (one page maximum - clearly specifying your scientific interest), as well as names and contact of 2 referees to [Email Address Removed]

Deadline for applications: May 10th, 2023.