Wageningen UR, Plant Breeding
Wageningen, (Gelderland), 36 hours per week
Job description
Both at WU PB and at IVF CAAS, the genetic relationship between a large number of B. rapa accessions representing different geographical origins and different morphotypes was studied. This revealed that genetic relatedness was more influenced by region then by morphotype and suggested that different morphotypes (turnips, oils) emerged independently in Asia and Europe. In crosses between early flowering Yellow Sarson and late flowering Japanese Vegetable Turnip one major QTL explaining 40% of turnip formation was identified, which colocalized with a floweringtime QTL, with the FLC2 transcription factor as candidate gene. In this AIO project, we will follow a genetic approach to unravel the genetics of turnip formation, its relationship to flowering time, and to investigate whether the same set or different sets of genes underly turnip formation in Asia and Europe. Gene targeted markers will be developed, an in vitro system will be developed to synchronise turnip formation, metabolites and hormones will be measured and gene expression profiles will be studied between bulks of lines with opposite genotypes and phenotypes. Combined data will shed light on the genetics underlying turnip formation in B. rapa species.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
You have a university degree in Plant Sciences, with a strong focus on quantitative genetics and experience in bioinformatics. Knowledge/experience of plant physiology and tissue culture will be considered an advantage.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Agriculture)
Organization
Wageningen UR, Plant Breeding
Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an international renowned knowledge institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainability. It makes an essential contribution to the quality of life through pioneering research and innovative education in the fields of health and nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and a viable environment.
Wageningen Plant Sciences is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International and PPO (Applied Plant Research). Dedicated to the field of plant-related research and education, Wageningen Plant Sciences has over 1800 staff members at 17 locations throughout the Netherlands.
The cooperation focuses on five expertise areas:
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 year with a possible extension of 3 years.
Maximum hours per week: 36
Additional conditions of employment:
This is a full-time scientific training position, temporary for a period of one year with a possible extension of three years, to be concluded with a PhD thesis. Gross salary: € 1933,-- per month in the first year, rising to € 2472, -- per month in the fourth year, according to the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr.ir. A.B. Bonnema
Telephone number: 31 317 484028
E-mail address: guusje.bonnema@wur.nl
Application
You can apply for this job before 18-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Wageningen UR, Plant Breeding
Department Personnel & Organisation
H. Casteels
P.O. Box 16
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT: DPW 08-13.
Job description
Both at WU PB and at IVF CAAS, the genetic relationship between a large number of B. rapa accessions representing different geographical origins and different morphotypes was studied. This revealed that genetic relatedness was more influenced by region then by morphotype and suggested that different morphotypes (turnips, oils) emerged independently in Asia and Europe. In crosses between early flowering Yellow Sarson and late flowering Japanese Vegetable Turnip one major QTL explaining 40% of turnip formation was identified, which colocalized with a floweringtime QTL, with the FLC2 transcription factor as candidate gene. In this AIO project, we will follow a genetic approach to unravel the genetics of turnip formation, its relationship to flowering time, and to investigate whether the same set or different sets of genes underly turnip formation in Asia and Europe. Gene targeted markers will be developed, an in vitro system will be developed to synchronise turnip formation, metabolites and hormones will be measured and gene expression profiles will be studied between bulks of lines with opposite genotypes and phenotypes. Combined data will shed light on the genetics underlying turnip formation in B. rapa species.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
You have a university degree in Plant Sciences, with a strong focus on quantitative genetics and experience in bioinformatics. Knowledge/experience of plant physiology and tissue culture will be considered an advantage.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Agriculture)
Organization
Wageningen UR, Plant Breeding
Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an international renowned knowledge institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainability. It makes an essential contribution to the quality of life through pioneering research and innovative education in the fields of health and nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and a viable environment.
Wageningen Plant Sciences is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International and PPO (Applied Plant Research). Dedicated to the field of plant-related research and education, Wageningen Plant Sciences has over 1800 staff members at 17 locations throughout the Netherlands.
The cooperation focuses on five expertise areas:
- Bioscience
- Breeding and Biodiversity
- Crop Ecology and Chain Innovations
- Biointeractions and Crop Protection
- Agrosystem innovations
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 year with a possible extension of 3 years.
Maximum hours per week: 36
Additional conditions of employment:
This is a full-time scientific training position, temporary for a period of one year with a possible extension of three years, to be concluded with a PhD thesis. Gross salary: € 1933,-- per month in the first year, rising to € 2472, -- per month in the fourth year, according to the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr.ir. A.B. Bonnema
Telephone number: 31 317 484028
E-mail address: guusje.bonnema@wur.nl
Application
You can apply for this job before 18-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Wageningen UR, Plant Breeding
Department Personnel & Organisation
H. Casteels
P.O. Box 16
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT: DPW 08-13.
