Postdoc Researcher Position: in evolution and functional diversity of rubisco in extremophile photosynthetic organisms, Spain
📚 About University of the Balearic Islands
A Postdoc researcher position to investigate evolution and functional diversity of rubisco in extremophile photosynthetic organisms in Spain is now available at Chalmers University of Technology. The Plant Ecophysiology Research Group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position focused on the evolution and functional diversity of Rubisco in extremophile photosynthetic organisms. The
position will be based at the Institute for Agro-Environmental and Water Economy
Research (INAGEA) and will be supervised by Prof. Jeroni Galmés.
🎯 Position Overview
📝 About the research project
Rubisco is the key enzyme responsible for biological CO₂ fixation, yet its functional diversity remains poorly explored across organisms inhabiting extreme environments. This project aims to investigate how environmental pressures have driven the diversification of Rubisco kinetic properties across evolutionary lineages, integrating physiological, biochemical, and evolutionary approaches. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to advancing the comparative and integrative component of the project, linking Rubisco diversity with environmental adaptation.
📋 Key Responsibilities
- The postdoc will be expected to:
- take a leading role in scientific publications
- contribute to the development of international collaborations
- support grant writing and project development
- participate in dissemination of results at international conferences
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should have:
- PhD in Plant Biology, Microbial Ecology, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology,
or related disciplines - demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas:
o photosynthesis or Rubisco biology
o enzyme kinetics
o evolutionary biology
o comparative genomics or bioinformatics - strong publication record relative to career stage
- ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research
environment - proficiency in English
🎁 What They Offer
- As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
📝 Application procedure
Applicants should send the following documents:
• motivation letter
• curriculum vitae (including publications)
• contact details of at least one academic referee
Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to:
Jeroni Galmés
University of the Balearic Islands
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