PhD Position: The Cellular Basis of Plant Regeneration

Radboud University is a denominational university originally established in 1923 as the Catholic University of Nijmegen.

Would you like to be part of innovative research on the genetic, molecular, cellular and physiological basis of plant life? This PhD position offers a supportive research environment where you can contribute to fundamental plant biology with relevance for future crop innovation.

• Study cellular polarity, cell division and plant hormones to understand how cellular patterns and signals enable regeneration.
• Use tomato as the main model species, supplemented with work in Arabidopsis thaliana.
• Apply molecular techniques, cell biology, tissue culture and advanced imaging to study cellular processes during regeneration.
• Assist in teaching the new Crop Biotechnology and Engineering (CBE) MSc programme, for example by supervising tutorials or assisting during practicals (up to 10% of working time).

• MSc degree in biology, plant biology or a related field.
• Strong interest in plant developmental biology, cell biology and regeneration.
• Hands-on experience with molecular and experimental plant biology.
• Experience with advanced microscopy, molecular biology techniques and/or plant tissue culture.
• Experience in image analysis.
• Interest in developing teaching skills.

• Temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, with an evaluation; positive evaluation may extend to a 4-year contract (2.5 additional years).
• Starting salary of €3,059 gross per month (38-hour week), increasing to €3,881 in the fourth year (salary scale P).
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Option to choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave (full-time), in addition to statutory leave.
• Flexible working hours, various leave arrangements, potential for part of employment conditions to be customized, sports membership reimbursement, and access to pension and development opportunities.

Applications are submitted via the online button. Address your letter to Maritza van Dop. The application form will specify required documents. First interviews are planned for 22 June 2026, with preferred start date 1 September 2026. We will not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.