진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join our project exploring the drivers and functional roles of phytochemical diversity in plants.

Project Overview:
Our research investigates the remarkable diversity of plant metabolites and their correlations with biotic and abiotic stressors at a global scale. To test our hypotheses, we focus on the Salicaceae family that represents a unique model system, being globally distributed in diverse environments. The project combines field observations with advanced metabolomics techniques. The successful candidate will enhance these efforts through laboratory-based experiments to test the functional roles of phytochemical diversity in plant defence. A key part of this work involves conducting feeding experiments with model herbivores to determine how different facets of chemical diversity influence insect behaviour and performance.

While the project has defined goals, we welcome candidates with initiative and interest in broadening its scope through independent hypothesis testing.

Responsibilities include:
• Preparing plant extracts from species with varying chemical profiles
• Rearing insect herbivores for feeding trials using diets infused with extracts or analytical standards
• Conducting fieldwork in Europe and overseas to collect additional plant samples
• Analysing and interpreting the data and results
• Leading the preparation of manuscripts for publication