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Within the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 847585, ETH Zurich is offering a 36-month PhD position for an early-stage researchers (ESR) in in the area of sustainable food systems.
We are looking for a doctoral student working on buckwheat agronomy and genomics, to promote buckwheat as an alternative crop in Switzerland.
The project will revive one of the largest private buckwheat collection with over 150 accessions of worldwide origin. The accessions will be multiplied and tested in field trials at multiple locations to accurately describe their diversity. In addition, we will establish state-of-the-art genomic resources to gain first insights into the genome organization of buckwheat and develop tools to implement genomics-assisted breeding methods in buckwheat.
To ensure the buckwheat varieties meet the taste of consumer and find their way into farmer’s fields, we collaborate with ProSpecieRara, the “Swiss Foundation for Cultural and Genetic Diversity of Plants and Animals”. A planned secondment of three months at ProSpecieRara in Basel in 2021 is part of this project. During this secondment, the ESR will prepare for stakeholder workshops to identify the needs of different actors and involve them actively in the selection of suitable accessions.
To achieve this, the ESR will be working closely with Prof. Bruno Studer (Molecular Plant Breeding, ETH Zürich), Philipp Holzherr (ProSpecieRara), and their teams.
With this project we anticipate to find buckwheat varieties adapted to Swiss production conditions and to the market’s needs. Furthermore, it prepares the ground for buckwheat improvement through breeding and the established genomic tools will facilitate the process of combining beneficial traits of multiple accessions. The buckwheat varieties will be available through the Swiss gene bank and the outcomes of the project will be shared through stakeholder meetings and scientific publications.To perform successfully, potential candidates should have a strong background in crop science, plant breeding and genomics. Good knowledge on the design of field trials, statistics and data analysis is required. Good writing and communication skills in German and English are also essential.
Eligibility: Early stage researcher in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers, including the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the initial training activities are provided.
At the time of recruitment (for call 3 = December 1, 2020) by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the reference date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Language requirement: Proficient oral and written English skills and good oral German skills are expected.
Main Research Field: Plant Breeding
Sub Research Field: Orphan crops, Buckwheat, Genomics
RESPONSE is open to applicants of any nationality.For submitting your online application: (select PhD Program Science and Policy). The online application should contain all information as indicated by the application portal. Moreover, the following documents have to be uploaded under “further documents”: 1) one letter of motivation to join a) the RESPONSE Doctoral Programme and b) to apply for the specific positon (ESR xx) or multiple positions, 2) a comprehensive tabular CV, and 3) transcripts of records. If you apply for more than one RESPONSE position, please refer to them in your letter of motivation. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. The deadline is December 1, 2020.
Benefit
We are offering an interesting position at the interface of science and policy. While working in an international, interdisciplinary and innovative research environment at ETH Zurich, the ESR will be jointly co-supervised by the Molecular Plant Breeding group at ETH Zurich and ProSpecieRara in Basel.
The complete 36 months will be under 100% working contracts.
The PhD salary follows the regulations of ETH Zurich and will be according to EU regulations for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researchers. The monthly gross salary will not be lower than CHF 3920.
The successful candidate will be matriculated and will have a working contract at ETH Zurich. He/she will work in Switzerland. The secondment will take place in Basel, Switzerland
Expected starting date of the working contract: 01.03.2021
For questions and further information on the position, please contact Prof. Bruno Studer (mpb@usys.ethz.ch), no applications.
Further information
RESPONSE Doctoral Programme (DP): «RESPONSE - to society and policy needs through plant, food and energy sciences» is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No 847585. RESPONSE DP builds on the academic expertise of three world-leading institutions - ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and University of Basel. The successful candidate will be integrated in the research network and infrastructure of the internationally renowned competence center .
All RESPONSE ESRs will follow the that is unique in its kind. Through the curriculum of this program, ESR will be trained in the communication of scientific evidence to policy-makers and the public; the involvement of different stakeholder groups as well as in policy development and endorsement in Europe and at global scale.
For project, programme and application details:
Working location: ETH Zurich (Zentrum and ETH Research Station for Plant Sciences, Lindau)
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND)
H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2018
“This program receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 847585”.
29-02-2024
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