Website Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)
Tasks include
- planning and conducting plant cultivation and food chemistry experiments
- Molecular biological and biochemical investigations (RNAseq, heterologous protein expression, protein-protein-interaction studies, promotor binding studies)
- chemical analysis of secondary plant substances and their reaction products using HPLC-MS and GC-MS
- analyzing and publishing the results in international journals
- grant proposal writing and acquiring of thirdparty funding
- supervision of graduate (Bachelor/Master) and PhD students
- presentation of results at national and international specialist events
We are looking for candidates with
- a Master’s or Diploma degree with a PhD in biology, biochemistry, biosciences or a related field
- proven knowledge and experience in the application of molecular biological and biochemical methods
- proven knowledge of conducting plant cultivation experiments, especially for abiotic stress applications
- knowledge in the use of instrumental analytical methods such as HPLC-MS, GC-MS
- proven experience in the statistical evaluation of research results
- very good communication skills and very good written and spoken English skills
- self-motivated, independent and responsible working style and high organizational skills
Employment for four years within a Leibniz Association funded project “PhytoM – Leibniz Professorship for Phytonutrient Management”. The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, full time
To apply for this job please visit igzev.de.