Postdoctoral Research Associate (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB), a member of the Leibniz Association and foundation under public law, is an international research institute located on the Weinberg Campus of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany. The Department of Molecular Signal Processing invites applications to fill the position of

Postdoctoral Research Associate (m/f/d)

in the molecular biosciences with a focus on plant-environment interactions in the rhizosphere.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree with thorough research training and relevant experience in one of the following areas: plant molecular biology/genetics, plant cell biology/physiology or protein biochemistry/structural biology. Applicants must be creative and command excellent analytical as well as communication skills, including fluency in English. Depending on interest and expertise, the successful candidate will conduct and develop research at the interface of nutrient sensing, hormone action, and signal integration (www.ipb-halle.de).

The initial appointment will be for three years. Salary and social/health benefits will be based on German law (public employees, TV-L E13). Please, contact Prof. Steffen Abel for additional information (sabel@ipb-halle.de; Phone: 0049 (0) 345 5582 1200).

Applications must include a cover letter describing research accomplishments and interests, a CV plus publication list, and contact details of 2-3 referees. Please, email a single pdf document quoting reference number 10/2020 to bewerbungen@ipb-halle.de. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please notice our data protection information for applicants (m/f/d) according to Article 13 and 14 GDPR concerning data protection processing in the application process:

https://www.ipb-halle.de/en/career/data-protection-information-for-applicants/

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