Independent Postdoc position available – open topic

The Quint lab at Halle University (Germany) invites applications for an independent postdoctoral position. The position is initially restricted to 3 years with the opportunity to extend for another 3 years max, provided that the prerequisites under the Law Governing Fixed-Term Contracts in Research and Higher Education (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to establish her/his own research project in one of the following disciplines:
– Abiotic stress responses
– Developmental biology
– Genomics

The methodological approach of the research should be in one of the following areas:
– Molecular genetics/biology
– Structural biology/protein biochemistry
– Bioinformatics

We offer:
– Scientific independence + support by a lab technician (50%)
– full use of advanced infrastructure, such as high-end plant growth chambers, molecular biology laboratories, computational phenotyping facilities, and the high-performance computing infrastructure at MLU
– Optional integration into CRC 1664 – Plant Proteoform Diversity – SNP2Prot

The position offers the opportunity for further academic qualification in the form of a habilitation.

Requirements:
– A completed academic university degree and a completed doctorate (at the time of employment) in biology, biochemistry, agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, or related disciplines
– Proven scientific excellence with a molecular biological/genetic or bioinformatics focus to establish an independent research group
– Expertise demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
– Advanced practical experience and knowledge in one of the above-mentioned areas within plant sciences
– Conducting teaching duties in agricultural science degree programs (4 semester hours per week)
– Willingness to engage in an active research community with collaborations in plant molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and bioinformatics
– Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; basic knowledge of German is an asset
– Motivation to establish an independent research direction, including a 2–3 page outline for a potential research project

Please send a single PDF file, including curriculum vitae, motivation letter, publication list, research project outline, copies of most recent diplomas and contact details of 2-3 references until Jan 12, 2025 by e-mail to Marcel Quint (marcel.quint@landw.uni-halle.de). The position is initially available from April 1, 2025. Please refer in your application to Reg.-Nr.: 5-12198/24-H. The official job ad can be found on the university’s website: https://www.verwaltung.uni-halle.de/dezern3/Ausschr/24_5_12198_24_H_engl.pdf. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.