Postdoc; m​/f​/d supporting teaching and research Chair of Genetics of Crop Diversity

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.

Support us from 01.10.2026 in part-time (65%) as a Postdoc (m/f/d) supporting teaching and research at the Chair of Genetics of Crop Diversity.

In accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG, the position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis at the professorship of Genetics of Crop Diversity, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding I at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management with the opportunity for own academic qualification. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).

As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension for up to another 3 years is possible under the above-mentioned condition.

• Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG
• Taking on teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen; all courses will be conducted in English
• Scientific oversight and management of the planned LC–MS system for plant metabolomics studies, including data analysis
• Support for ongoing publication projects
• Participation in academic self-governance and administrative duties

• Completed university degree and a relevant doctoral degree (PhD) in Agricultural Sciences or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of plant-related ‚Omics‘-datasets, molecular biology, and plant genetics
• Proven experience in managing and organizing large-scale sample sets in a laboratory setting
• Basic bioinformatics skills and experience working with HPC clusters
• Proven scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
• Excellent command of Englisch, both written and spoken
• Strong intercultural awareness and openness

• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (Landes Ticket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities.
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Sarah Schiessl-Weidenweber by phone (0641/99-37468) or by e-mail (sarah-veronica.schiessl ).

JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women's promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by June 16th, 2026
, indicating reference number 241/09. We look forward to receiving your application.