Postdoc position in plant virus detection and characterization (HTS, bioinformatics & bioassays) at Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech – Belgium
The research will focus on improving the detection and characterization of plant viruses using Nanopore high-throughput sequencing technology (MinION and Flongle) and greenhouse trials of virus inoculation based on predictions made from artificial intelligence models developed in the laboratory. Beyond the scientific aspect, the postdoc will also develop skills in supervising young scientists (Master’s and PhD students) and in project management.
Everyone working in plant biosecurity diagnostics in Australian or New Zealand is encouraged to join NPBDN. Relevant disciplines include bacteriologists, botanists, entomologists, general plant pathologists, molecular biologists, mycologists, nematologists, phytoplasmologists, virologists and weed scientists.
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