“The Best Lab” is recruiting M.Sc. students and Postdocs for a research project on the genetic engineering of plant organelles aimed at enhancing agricultural crops” ๐Ÿงฌ ๐ŸŒพ ๐ŸŒฑ ๐Ÿ”ฌ

The Best Lab” focuses on genetic engineering of plant organelles, including chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes. Our research encompasses development of” transplastomic technologies, gene editing, and gene expression regulation to enhance resilience to abiotic and biotic stresses, such as heat, drought, salinity, and climate change, while improving crop yield and photosynthetic efficiency. The lab aims to advance sustainable agriculture, crop resilience, and innovative tools for
improving plant productivity and stress tolerance.

Requirements for a Masterโ€™s Student:
โ€ข A Bachelorโ€™s degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant field, such as Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Agriculture, or Biotechnology.
โ€ข Motivation for research and interest in plant genetics, physiology, or biotechnology.
โ€ข Proficiency in English (at least at a level that allows reading and writing scientific articles).

Postdoctoral Requirements:
degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field, such as Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, Genetics, or Biotechnology.

โ€ขProven research experience with publications in scientific journals. โ€ข
Experience in genetic engineering using at least one of the following techniques: Agrobacterium mediated transformation, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, transplastomics, or advanced phenotyping. โ€ข Ability to independently manage research projects and work effectively in a team.
โ€ข Ability to write and present research findings in English (including manuscript writing and conference presentations).

In our lab, students will have the opportunity to specialize in plant genetic engineering, with a focus on organelles, gain hands-on experience in the development and application of transplastomic technologies and gene editing, and learn how to analyze physiological and metabolic processes in plants under abiotic and biotic stresses. Additionally, students will be exposed to advanced laboratory equipment, such as DNA bombardment (Gene Gun), qPCR, gene sequencing analyses, protein and complex analyses, and phenotyping measurements like Oxygen Evolution, as well as learn advanced biochemical and molecular analysis techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to develop new tools for genetic engineering, including constructing mutant lines and applying functional genomics to improve plant stress resilience and crop yield.

If you fit the requirements please send an Email to corinne.best.lab@gmail.com

Researcher Information

Researcher Name: Ph.D. Corinne Best