Prime Editing in Barley for Gene Function Discovery and Trait Design

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Biocentre, Graduate School AGRIPOLY II (section Agri-EXPLORE)
Halle (Saale), Germany
Not Disclosed
3 weeks ago

Skills

Description

This part-time (65%) position at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg offers an exciting opportunity to work on the PRIME-ED project, focusing on prime editing in barley. The research aims to design and produce vector modules for prime editing components, optimize editing configurations, and develop applications for trait improvement. Candidates will gain experience in molecular cloning, protoplast transfection, stable transformation, and phenotyping. The position allows the opportunity to pursue a PhD while contributing to innovative research in plant biotechnology.

Professor Details

katja.mennerich@biozentrum.uni-halle.de