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Turun yliopisto - University of Turku @utu.fi · 16/09/2026

Could photosynthesis be harnessed for future electricity production? This is the vision of the researchers, but first photosynthesis needs to be understood more precisely. Laura Wey leads a research group that studies the photosynthesis processes of various organisms. www.utu.fi/en/news/auro...

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Harnessing photosynthesis for bioelectricity production could contribute to solving the climate crisis

Science enables the most amazing innovations, but they require well-resourced basic research, says Laura Wey, an Academy Research Fellow in Molecular Plant Biology.

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Laura T. Wey @lauratwey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Fully-funded PhD position available in my group in Turku, Finland to explore extracellular electron exchange between photosynthetic and non photosynthetic microorganisms. Application open until 3 Aug, position starts Sept-when suitable for best candidate ats.talentadore.com/apply/vaitos...

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Doctoral researcher position, molecular plant biology

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 regul...

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Lauri Nikkanen @laurinikkanen.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy to report that our paper "PGR5 is needed for regulation of ATP synthase in plant chloroplasts" has now been published in BBA Bioenergetics. Big thanks to @mariaermakova.bsky.social, @lauratwey.bsky.social and other co-authors for the work! doi.org/10.1016/j.bb...

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Laura T. Wey @lauratwey.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Postdoc position available to join my team in Turku, Finland to explore light-activated extracellular electron uptake in microorganisms. Application open until end of June, position starts August-when suitable for best candidate. Please share/apply ats.talentadore.com/apply/tutkij...

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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 with c...

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Laura T. Wey @lauratwey.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Funded position available to join my new team at University of Turku, Finland, to do a PhD on how circadian clocks regulate extracellular electron transfer in photosynthetic cells. Application open until end of summer, start by end of year. Please share/apply ats.talentadore.com/apply/vaitos...

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Laura T. Wey @lauratwey.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

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Laura T. Wey @lauratwey.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I'm excited to start my independent research group on Bioelectricity in Plant Sciences at the University of Turku, Finland, with an Emerging Investigator grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. I will open funded positions in Autumn 2025 to join from Spring 2026. Please email if you see a match.

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