Introduction: The research in our group focuses to understand how the growth plant hormone Auxin regulates plant development in modulating its own transport within the plant. Notably a dynamic pattern of auxin distribution during embryo development is responsible for the establishment of the embryonic shoot and root. Previous work started at the University of Ghent (Belgium) suggests a local production of the hormone is the key for both a polar transport and a localized auxin response, which in turn activated proper developmental pathways. Project description: The next challenge in this project is to identify how this localized embryonic auxin production is regulated. The aim is to identify factors that directly activate the biosynthetic enzymes in specific cells of the embryo. Methods: Work with recombinant DNA (cloning), microscopy (classical, fluorescence, confocal), genetic (analysis of embryo development in Arabidopsis mutants). We expect: Enthusiasm, interest in learning new things and motivation We offer: Ambitious laboratory facilities, young, international and dynamic work environment, Experience acquisition in a wide range of biological technics and methods.