项目介绍

2026年6月26日

Project description

The thesis work will be conducted within the project “Epigenetic basis of reproductive thermotolerance”. The project will focus on how epigenetic regulation contributes to reproductive thermotolerance in plants. The PhD student will use molecular approaches to study plant fertility and development under heat stress.

Qualification requirements

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

For specific entry requirements applicants should have at least 120 credits at the bachelor level in molecular biology, biology, chemistry or similar subjects as well as 60 credits master level in plant physiology or similar subjects including at least 30 credits of research project. Candidates who have other documented qualifications, obtained in Sweden ore elsewhere, that are judged to provide equivalent knowledge are also qualified.

Selection

The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

• Knowledge and experience in a relevant field of research, such as plant reproduction, stress biology, plant genetics and epigenetics.
• Experience with at least one of the following methods: microscopy, epigenome analysis, molecular biology techniques or working with Arabidopsis.
• documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
• capacity for analytical and creative thinking
• initiative
• independence
• ability to collaborate
• good written and oral proficiency in English.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the employment

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information, please contact the main supervisor Hua Jiang, hua.jiang@su.se.

Application

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.