Post-doctoral researcher, Molecular Plant Biology, at Turku, Finland

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate extracellular electron uptake in photosynthetic bacteria (cyanobacteria), focusing on underlying molecular mechanisms and regulation, and potential biotechnological applications.

The position is based in the Bioelectricity Group (Wey Group) within the Molecular Plant Biology unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, Finland. The research is interdisciplinary at the interface of biology, physics, and electrochemistry, combining bioelectrochemical methods, spectroscopy, and multi‑omics approaches to uncover the principles of biological electricity generation and utilisation.

The principal investigator, Dr. Laura T. Wey, funds the group (8 members including 2 postdocs, 3 PhDs and 2 MScs by end of 2026) through an Emerging Investigator grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and an Academy Research Fellowship from the Research Council of Finland.

Qualifications

• A PhD in bi...

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