Postdoctoral scientist; f​/m​/d

• Biologe/Biologin

The research group Genomics of Genetic Resources (GGR) research focus is on small grain cereal genome analysis including aspects of structural, comparative and epigenomics mainly in the context of pan-genome datasets of several domesticated and wild small grain cereal species. Our group is part of the IPK Genebank Department, hence we take advantage on the vast crop diversity represented in IPK`s genebank.

• Next Generation Sequencing for chromosome scale assembly (PACBIO Hifi + Kinnex, Hi-C)
• comparative genomics analysis
• gene functional analysis
• work in a team with IPK`s central NGS facility
• project management, reporting and publishing

• You hold a PhD in Biology or equivalent.
• You have a strong experimental (wet-lab) and theoretical background in genetics, molecular genetics and genomics.
• You are experienced with Next Generation Sequencing methods.
• Ideally you have an affinity to command-line based bioinformatic data analysis.
• Experience with R and Linux in a cluster environment are of advantage.

• if you are passionate about biology, especially plants.
• if you are ready to take the next step in your career.
• if you are self-motivated and
  -organized.
• if you are a team player.

• A world-class infrastructure and international work environment.
• A full-time position with
  40 hours per week.
• A fixed-term contract for 3 years (according to the maximum fixed-term limit pursuant to WissZeitVG §2)
• A gross salary up to 100% E13 TV-L.
• An entry from 01.03.2026 (latest 01.07.2026).

If you need further information, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Nils Stein Tel.: .

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone is welcome – independent of gender, origin, age, or disability. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and, therefore, explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. Our institute has been certified for Career and Family (“berufundfamilie”), and we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours.

The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.