PostDoc at INRA: UMR ECOSYS (Grignon) et PSH (Avignon)

24.10.2017 - INRA, France

INRA, France, offers a 24-month post-doc position. It will be held in part in the UMR ECOSYS at INRA Grignon and in the UMR PSH at INRA Avignon. Topic: Functional x structural modeling of the root system of oilseed rape genotypes.

Work program
The work will include experiments and modeling. The candidate will have the following missions:

Practical aspects
The post-doctoral position will take place from the 1st of January 2018 to the 31th December 2019 (24 months). It will be held in part in the UMR ECOSYS at INRA Grignon and in the UMR PSH at INRA Avignon. It will be co-supervised by Céline Richard-Molard and Loïc Pagès. The salary is of 2510 € gross per month.

Required skills
The candidate must hold a PhD in plant ecophysiology. Prior experience in root studies will be appreciated. Good skills in modeling, image analysis (Image J, Smart Root, Winrhizo ...) and statistics (R software) are required. Expertise in plant culture under controlled conditions is also expected. Concerning personal abilities, the candidate must demonstrate autonomy, precision and a good sense of organization. Excellent communication skills and a taste for teamwork are required.

Contact us!
To apply, send detailed CV + cover letter + two letters of recommendation to Céline Richard-Molard (celine.richard-molard@inra.fr) and Loïc Pagès (loic.pages@inra.fr) before November 15, 2017.