Phd Student: Discovery of Novel Bioactive

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Gent, Belgique VIB Temps plein

**About the lab**:
**Job description**:
As the PhD student recruited for this project, you will execute cutting-edge research in plant and fungal molecular biology and immunity. Your main aim will be to discover and characterize fungal biosynthetic gene clusters involved in the production of novel bioactive metabolites. This will involve technologies such as transcriptomics, metabolomics, CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing, and synthetic biology, both in plants and fungi.

**Profile**:

- You have a master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bio-engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology or equivalent
- You’re fascinated by plant-fungi interactions, plant immunity, gene discovery, regulation of metabolism, and bioactive metabolites
- You can take initiative, function well in a team, breathe enthusiasm and have a hands-on mentality, perseverance and critical mindset
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, to work effectively with team members from different backgrounds and in different research areas
- Proficient use of the English language for both oral and written communication is a must
- Bioinformatics skills are not mandatory but nicely appreciated
- A master thesis or past research experience with plant or fungal metabolism, transcriptomics, and/or metabolomics is an asset

**We offer**:

- A full-time competitive stipend for 4 years, according to the Belgian law
- An exciting and innovative project embedded in a multidisciplinary consortium
- Access to state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure within an excellence-based academic research institute
- A stimulating and supportive international research environment
- Various training opportunities to broaden your expertise and skills, including training and mentoring in scientific writing and presenting
- Opportunities to attend scientific conferences and workshops.

**How to apply?**:

- a detailed CV (including publication list if applicable)
- a one-page summary of past research activities (for instance in your master project)
- a letter describing your fascination for the topic and the Goossens lab
- the contact information of two referees

The position is available from January 2025 onwards. Applications are welcome until the position is filled.



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