PhD Position in Biology: The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry is offering a PhD position funded by the DFG for a three-year project focusing on synthetic and programmable tools for precision genome editing and biotechnology in plants. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced techniques in molecular and plant biology.
PhD Position in Biology (M/F/D) at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry
Designation
PhD Candidate (M/F/D)
Research Area
- Synthetic Biology
- Genome Editing
- Plant Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
Location
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB), Halle, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Background | Diploma or master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field |
| Skills | – Understanding of DNA, RNA, protein structures |
| – Experience in molecular biology and plant work | |
| – Knowledge of CRISPR systems and transformations | |
| Additional Qualities | – Open mindset and enthusiasm for teamwork |
| – Very good English skills | |
| – Sensitivity in a multi-cultural environment |
Description
The successful candidate will be involved in:
- Designing, cloning, and testing synthetic tools for plant factors involved in end-joining processes.
- Establishing the Bindcraft pipeline for de novo design of peptide binders.
- Conducting inhibitor screening via transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana reporter lines.
- Applying inhibitors in stable gene editing approaches using Arabidopsis thaliana reporter lines.
- Presenting and publishing scientific data.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the application portal linked in the full job description.
Last Date to Apply
Open until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
For more information, please refer to the full job description.
