Doctoral researcher position, molecular plant biology

Emerging Scholars Council

Full-time Research, development and laboratory
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Location
turku, varsinais suomi, Finland
Posted
July 24, 2026

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University of Turku The University of Turku has a unique, creative and inspirational work environment. You will work with top experts, pedagogues and researchers.

Job Overview

We are looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD on extracellular electron exchange between photosynthetic and non‑photosynthetic microorganisms, focusing on underlying molecular mechanisms and regulation, and considering possible biotechnological applications. The position is based in the Wey Group within the Molecular Plant Biology unit, Department of Life Technologies at the University of Turku, Finland. The group researches different aspects of “bioelectricity in photosynthetic organisms” and will include eight people by the end of 2026, including two postdocs, three PhDs and two MScs. The main supervisor for this PhD is Dr. Laura Wey, an Academy of Finland Research Fellow. The co‑supervisor is Dr. Pablo Ortega Martinez, a Postdoctoral Fellow who leads his...