Postdoctoral Research Associate; Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, level E TV-L

Overview

The University of Münster is home to 42,500 students and 7,750 employees in teaching, research and administration. The Plant Signaling research group, led by Prof. Ora Hazak at the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, is seeking to fill the position of a Plant Biology / Molecular Biology Postdoctoral or PhD-level Research Associate at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position initially for 1 year, with a possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will have expertise in plant genetics, molecular cloning, confocal imaging, and quantitative biology, and will develop a research project based on our preliminary findings. The group provides an excellent scientific environment and a wide scientific network, with support for competitive fellowship applications, leadership development, and preparation for an independent research position. Full-time employees at the University are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

• Planning and performing experimental work
• Regular reporting and writing manuscripts
• Participation in organisation of scientific events
• Helping in plant biology course teaching and supervising Bachelor and Master projects

• A PhD degree in Plant Molecular Biology is required
• At least one first author publication is expected
• Good level of written and spoken English is required
• Expertise in confocal microscopy, molecular cloning and plant genome editing would be an advantage
• German language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement
• Knowledge of R would be an advantage
• Good background in bioinformatics would be an advantage
• Good team player
• Good communication and organisational skills

If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office provides practical support to help balance personal and professional responsibilities.

As an educational institution, we are committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your needs. Our sport and health programmes support a healthy work-life balance. As a university employee, you are entitled to public-service benefits, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus, and a position shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.