Applications are invited for the Postdoctoral program which is organized by Umea University at Umea Plant Science Centre in Sweden.

This educational award will be funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation which aims to advance applicant’s mechanistic understanding of plant vascular development in response to mechanical stimulus.

The program will be starting on 1 September 2019 and will provide the tax-free stipend amounts to 282 000 SEK per year.

• Eligible Countries: This grant is open for international students.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Aspirants can apply for a postdoctoral degree program in Mechanical stimulation of plant secondary growth at the center.
• Admissible Criteria: You must have good skills in cell and molecular biology and genetics. Also completed your doctoral degree maximum three (3) years before the end of the application period.

Participants are suggested to directly apply for a postdoctoral fellowship program at the university by submitting their application to [email protected].

Supporting Documents: You have to prepare and attach a PDF file which includes a personal letter that describes qualifications, research interests, and motivation for application, CV with full publication list, Copies of doctoral degree certificate and other relevant degree certificates and grades, the contact information of two referees and other documents wished to be claimed.

Admission Requirements: Candidates will have a PhD degree or equivalent in plant biology for taking admission.

Language Requirement: English language skills are essential to study this program.