Dr. Xiufang Xin’s lab is a newly-established group at the CAS Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Shanghai, and is affiliated with the CAS-JIC Center of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Science (http://www.cepams.org/home/). The group is interested inunderstanding plant-microbe interactions, and utilizes multiple approaches includingmolecular biology, plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, genomics and bioinformatics to tackle fundamental questions in the field of molecular plant-microbe interactions. Research focuses include the interplay between plant immunity and pathogen virulence mechanisms, mechanisms of environmental effect on host immunity and disease outcome, as well as plant-microbiome interactions. For more information about the group, please go to:http://www.sippe.ac.cn/ep1-8_PI.asp?id=213.

Positions for two post-doc/research associates are available.

 

1. Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, plant biology, biochemistry or genetics, awarded already or in the near future;

2. First-author publication in an established journal;

3. Highly motivated, capable of carrying out independent research projects and good at critical and independent thinking;

4. Previous experience in molecular plant pathology is preferred but not essential; applications with strong background in bioinformatics or protein biochemistry are welcome;

 

Interested candidates should prepare a CV, email addresses for up to three referees and a brief statement for future research interest (for post-doc applications only), and email to Dr. Xiufang Xin (xinxf@sippe.ac.cn). Please state an estimated date when you are able to start the new job (if hired). The positions are open until filled. For additional information, please contact Dr. Xiufang Xin (xinxf@sippe.ac.cn).