PhD Student Functional-structur al modelling of roses
Wageningen University and Researchcentre
Wageningen, (Gelderland) , 38 hours per week
Wageningen University and Researchcentre
Job description
Functional-Structur al Plant Models, FSPM, describe both functions and the three-dimensional structure of plants. It is the objective of the project to develop an FSPM of glasshouse roses that explains the relation between canopy architecture and flower production and serves as a tool for decision support for rose growers. A postdoc, a PhD and an assistant are expected to work in close cooperation. The main tasks of the PhD include (i) to contribute to the conceptual framework of an FSPM, (ii) conduct experimental research on rose morphology and 'bud break', (iii) contribute to model validation, (iv) to contribute to model validation and to conduct scenario studies showing flower production in relation to various factors and (vi) to write a PhD thesis, based on publications in high-ranking international
scientific journals.
Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate
We are looking for:
• a team player
•Graduation from a university with relevant subjects (e.g. elements from theoretical biology, computer science, plant sciences, mathematics)
•The CV clearly reflects an interest in quantitative approaches in plant biology.
•Proficiency in and affinity with working with computers and research instruments
•Good communication skills, needed to act as a member of the project team and to inspire personnel involved in the project
Job type: ENG_Onderzoek/ Advies
Workfield(s) :
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers( Scientific discipline: Agriculture)
Organization
Wageningen University and Researchcentre
Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an international renowned knowledge institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainability. It makes an essential contribution to the quality of life through pioneering research and innovative education in the fields of health and nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and a viable environment.
Wageningen Plant Sciences Group is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International (PRI) and PPO (Applied Plant Research). The current project was developed by the (informal) 'Virtual Plants Network Wageningen UR'; the project team consists of researchers from the chair groups 'Crop and Weed Ecology' and 'Horticultural Production Chains' and researchers from Plant Research International. Temporary personnel involved include a postdoc (3 years), a PhD (4 years) and a research assistant (3 years).
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Salary: scale 07.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2472
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: For a period of one year with a possible extension
of three years.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Start: preferably December 2006 – February 2007
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 1933 in the first year rising to €
2472 in the fourth year.
Duration of the contract: for a period of one year with a possible extension of three years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr.ir J. Vos
Telephone number: 31 317 483042
E-mail address: jan.vos@wur. nl
Application
You can apply for this job before 20-10-2006 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your
application to:
Wageningen University and Researchcentre, Plant Sciences Group, Department
Personnel & Organisation
P-adviserA.M. D. Lydia Bikker
P.O.Box 16
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: Lydia.bikker@ wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT: DPW 06-39.
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