Analysis of parental conflict in the development of cultivated barley

Category
PhD student
Group
Chromatin organization and function group

Description

The correct ratio of parental genome dosage is fundamental for the successful development of seeds. An unbalanced maternal and paternal genome dosage leads to a parental conflict that delays seed development and often results in seed abortion. Cereal seeds are a primary food source for humans, yet the impact of parental conflict on crossability and grain development has been little studied in this economically important group. Therefore, the aim of this Ph.D. project is to contribute to the understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of parental conflict in cereal seed development. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is ideally suited for this research due to the abundance of genetic and molecular resources available. The Ph.D. research will be conducted within the Chromatin organization and function group at the Centre of Structural and Functional Plant Genomics of the Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

The successful candidates should hold a M.Sc./Mgr./Ing. degree (or similar) from life sciences latest at the start of the position and should have a practical experience in molecular biology. Previous work with plants is not required but is an advantage.

The basic Ph.D. salary amounts 28250 CZK (ca. 1120 Euro) and bonuses can be paid based on the performance. The position includes 25 days of holidays, social and health insurance. Expected start is 1st September 2025. The candicates will be evaluated on a rolling basis until end of the selection process (15 April 2025).

In case of interest send your CV and motivation letter to 
pecinkagroup@gmail.com