PhD position: Manipulating plastid and mitochondrial inheritance in plants

Key details

• Host institution: Wageningen University and Research
• Location: Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, Netherlands, Agriculture
• Supervisor / contact: Kin Pan Chung
• Supervisor email: [email protected]
• Application deadline: July 15, 2026

Funding

€3,059/month

How to apply

• Application portal / instructions: Official application link.
• Context on Euraxess: Original listing.

About the position

Wageningen University and Research invites applications for a PhD position in Plant Science, focusing on manipulating the maternal inheritance of plastids and mitochondria in plants.

Research Description

This PhD project offers an exciting research opportunity to investigate and manipulate the inheritance mechanisms of plastids and mitochondria in plants. The research aims to develop novel approaches for controlling organelle inheritance, with potential applications in plant breeding and biotechnology.

Requirements

• Master of Science (MSc) degree in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in plant molecular biology

Application

Interested candidates should apply through the official Wageningen University and Research application portal. For more details and to submit your application, please visit the Wageningen University and Research website.