Doctoral position in plant metabolism and stable isotope biology (H-Shifts) — ETH Zürich
NewCHF 49'500 - 75'000
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 2 days ago
SalaryCHF 49'500 - 75'000
Role overview
Doctoral position in plant metabolism and stable isotope biology (H-Shifts) 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The position is part of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project H-Shifts : "The 2;H fingerprint of plant metabolites to trace carbon metabolic shifts”.
The project combines isotope biogeochemistry, plant physiology, and crop science to develop a novel tool for tracking metabolic fluxes in plants.
You will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team working at the interface of plant metabolism, stable isotope analysis, and crop improvement.
- Doctoral position in plant metabolism and stable isotope biology (H-Shifts) 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The position is part of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project H-Shifts : "The 2;H fingerprint of plant metabolites to trace carbon metabolic shifts”.
- The project combines isotope biogeochemistry, plant physiology, and crop science to develop a novel tool for tracking metabolic fluxes in plants.
Application process
- the approach to investigate metabolic shifts associated with soybean domestication and crop breeding Job description The doctoral project will involve both controlled-environment experiments and field studies.
- Design and conduct plant growth experiments under controlled isotopic conditions
- Sampling and preparation of plant tissues (sugars, starch, cellulose)
- Stable isotope measurements (e.g., IRMS and NMR-based methods)
- Data analysis and modelling of isotope signals to infer metabolic processes
- Contribution to field experiments on soybean diversity and crop traits
- Statistical analysis (e.g., in R or Python) and interpretation of complex datasets
- Presentation of results at international conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals Profile
Additional details
- Apply the approach to investigate metabolic shifts associated with soybean domestication and crop breeding Job description The doctoral project will involve both controlled-environment experiments and field studies.
- Experience or awareness of isotope applications Experience with laboratory protocols
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team Good written and spoken English
Notes and original content
- Experience or awareness of isotope applications
- Experience with laboratory protocols
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Good written and spoken English
