The Shanghai Center for Plant Stress Biology (PSC) is a recently established institution of Chinese Academy of Sciences with joint funding from the Chinese central government and the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences. PSC aims to become a world leading center for plant research. It fosters innovative, vibrant, and interactive research groups synergized by a battery of state-of-the-art core facilities including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, microscopy and transformation facilities. PSC is located in the picturesque Chenshan Botanical Garden, which is just 25 miles away from the city center. 

Position description and requirements  

The primary research interests of the Molecular Plant-Virus Interactions group, led by Rosa Lozano-Durán, is to understand how plants sense and respond to plant pathogenic viruses, and how viruses manipulate the plant cell to establish a successful infection. We will follow multidisciplinary approaches, integrating genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, cell biology and biochemistry to elucidate the cellular and molecular events underlying plant susceptibility to viruses with special focus on the DNA viruses geminiviruses. In the medium term, we expect to work closely with breeders and biotechnologists to translate our findings to the field, ensuring that our research has an impact on plant protection and agriculture. 

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual, willing to work as part of an international team. A PhD in plant science and experience in molecular biology techniques are required. Experience in plant-virus interactions is desirable but not necessary. A good level of English, both spoken and written, is essential. Chinese is not required. 

The initial appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance. The position is available to start within the first half of 2015.