Scientist (f/m/d) - in the field of disease-resistance priming (Agrarwissenschaftler/in / Agrarökonom/in)

Stellenbeschreibung

 
The working group "Biotrophy and Immunity" (<a href="https://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/research/breeding-research/biotrophy-and-immunity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/research/breeding-research/biotrophy-and-immunity</a>) aims to provide a functional understanding of the molecular processes involved in the biotic interaction between pathogens and host plants. We are looking for a highly motivated employee to support our disease-resistance research.

 Your tasks:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Planning, performing, and evaluating priming and disease-resistance experiments.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working with and characterization of barley TILLING mutants.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performing and evaluating transient gene-silencing experiments via particle bombardment, VIGS, and others.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Present results at scientific reports meetings and write journal articles.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervision of technical assistants.

 Your qualifications and skills:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You hold a PhD degree in the field of molecular biology, microbiology, agriculture, or a related discipline.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have good communication skills in English for efficient work in a multicultural environment.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have experience working with plants and plant pathogens.

 You fit to us:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you are fascinated by the biology of plant-pathogen interactions.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you want to build a career in science and you have a strong drive to succeed.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you want to become a member of an international and dynamic team.

 We offer you:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The opportunity to work in a world-class research center with state-of-the-art facilities and scientists from all over the world.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A collegial working atmosphere.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An employment starting on 01.03.2025 limited to 31.01.2026.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A part-time position (50 %) limited according to § 2 WissZeitVG with a standard salary up to TV-L E13.

 If you need further information, please feel free to contact Dimitar Douchkov Tel.: +49 (0) 39482 5285 directly.

 What you need to know:

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone is welcome – independent of gender, origin, age, or disability. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and, therefore, explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. Our institute has been certified for Career and Family (“berufundfamilie”), and we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.

 Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online-application (<a href="https://leibgate.pi-asp.de/bewerber-web/?xsrf=AADA09518608586D6EE20A0F2023BA56&amp;company=IPK-FIRMA-ID&amp;tenant=&amp;lang=D#position,id=00b2a04f-eeff-4ee5-a30b-11ad26208c8a,popup=y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://leibgate.pi-asp.de/bewerber-web/?xsrf=AADA09518608586D6EE20A0F2023BA56&amp;company=IPK-FIRMA-ID&amp;tenant=&amp;lang=D#position,id=00b2a04f-eeff-4ee5-a30b-11ad26208c8a,popup=y</a>) (<a href="http://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/job-offers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/job-offers</a>/) by 18.02.2025

If you have questions or require more information, please contact Kerstin Schweigert (<a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> (https://mailto:<a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a>) ).

Please indicate the reference number 08/01/25 in your correspondence. Foreign qualifications must carry out an equivalence test in Germany, which is subject to a fee. This must be presented in the event of later hiring: <a href="https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability</a> (<a href="https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability</a>)