Position overview
Partial
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Fields of study
Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology
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Country
Slovakia
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Deadline
2026-05-30
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Supervisor
Not specified
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Institute
PhD Scholarships at Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
- Source
- Website of the institution
- Email to apply
This open PhD listing is hosted by Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, based in Slovakia. The advertised research focus covers Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology. The application deadline shown for this call is 2026-05-30. Funding notes on this listing: Partial. Key details, funding information, how to apply and a fuller description of the position are collected below from the source vacancy — verify dates and eligibility on the official apply page before submitting an application.
Key details
- Host institution: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
- Location: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Andreja Hlinku 2, Nitra, Slovakia
- Application deadline: May 31, 2026
Funding
Not funded by a EU programme
Funding level (from listing): partial or not via EU framework — confirm on the official call.
How to apply
- Apply by email to [email protected] (subject line and attachments per the official instructions).
- Full vacancy text and updates: Euraxess listing.
About the position
PhD Position: Genotype-Specific Genome Responses of Flax to In Vitro-Induced Stress in Relation to Lignans Biosynthesis (Internal Form)
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Katarína Ražná, PhD.
Workplace: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Institute of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Language: Slovak/English
Thesis Description
Flaxseed has the highest lignan content, making it a model species for studying lignan biosynthesis. Lignans contribute to plant defence mechanisms thanks to their antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Various factors influence the lignan content, including genotype, tissue type, geographical origin, local environmental conditions, nutrition, and plant maturity.
Scientific Goal
The aim is to investigate the genotype-dependent specificity of the genome response to induced abiotic stress in the context of different lignan contents, and to elucidate the mechanisms that regulate this response.
Methodological Objectives
An in vitro experiment involving the subsequent transcriptomic analysis of selected genes, as well as antioxidant and metabolic analyses.
Expected Benefits
This research project will provide a multi-level analysis of the adaptive potential of plants under abiotic stress conditions, depending on their lignan content. The findings will further our understanding of stress-induced metabolic regulation and clarify whether induced lignan biosynthesis affects the adaptive potential of plants. Furthermore, the results could inform potential biotechnological approaches for the controlled production of bioactive lignans.
Requirements for the Applicant
- University education in the field of agricultural or biological sciences.
- Experience in plant biotechnologies.
- Interest in scientific work, professional education, responsible approach to solved tasks.
Location
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Andreja Hlinku 2, Nitra, Slovakia