PhD Position in Plant Phytopathology: The Biotrophy and Immunity (BIM) research group announces a PhD student position in the field of Plant Phytopathology as part of the BMBF-funded project FreeWheat. This opportunity, starting in March 2024, involves utilizing comprehensive wheat and barley genomics and phenomics datasets along with unique microphenomics technology.
Table: Application Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | PhD Position in Plant Phytopathology |
| Designation | PhD Student |
| Research Area | Plant-Microbe Interactions, Molecular Genetics, Genomics |
| Location | Biotrophy and Immunity Research Group, FreeWheat Project, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification |
- Master’s degree in Biology or equivalent.
- Experience in plant-microbe interactions.
- Strong experimental background in molecular genetics and genomics of polyploid organisms.
- Solid experience in standard and advanced molecular biology techniques. |
Job Description: The selected candidate will contribute to the FreeWheat project, focusing on developing methods for incorporating barley’s nonhost resistance factors into wheat through conventional breeding. Responsibilities include infection assays, disease resistance phenotyping, microscopic phenotyping protocol development, mapping and cloning of disease-resistance genes, genetic validation of candidate genes, managing wheat and barley crossing programs, developing markers for disease-resistance genes, and project reporting and publishing.
We Offer:
- Employment starting on 15.03.2024 or later, limited for 3 years.
- A gross salary up to 65% E13 TV-L.
- Access to first-class infrastructure in phenomics, cell biology, microscopy, bioinformatics, field, and greenhouse.
- Large scientific network.
Qualities We Seek:
- Passion for plant biology and plant pathology.
- Self-motivated and organized.
- Team player.
How to Apply: Submit your online application (letter of motivation, CV, certificates) as a single PDF document here until 16.02.2024. For inquiries, contact Kerstin Schweigert at jobs[at]ipk-gatersleben.de. Indicate the reference number 08/01/24 in your correspondence.
Last Date for Apply: 16 February 2024
Disclaimer: This post is derived from a reliable source. However, applicants are encouraged to verify details on the official IPK Gatersleben website for the latest and most accurate information.
Note: Foreign qualifications must undergo an equivalence test in Germany, subject to a fee. The result must be presented in the event of later hiring. Equivalence Test Information
