The Plant Signaling Research Group led by Prof Ora Hazak at the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, is seeking to fill the position of a
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position initially for 1 year, with the possibility of an extension. Full-time employees at the University are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled candidate with expertise in plant genetics, molecular cloning, confocal imaging, and quantitative biology. Our group investigates cell-to-cell communication within plant roots and the candidate will develop a research project based on our preliminary findings. The selected candidate will benefit from excellent scientific environment at the Institute, and wide scientific network of the group. The candidate will receive support for competitive fellowship applications, developing leadership skills, preparing the candidate for an independent research position.
Your tasks:
- Planning and performing experimental work
- Regular reporting and writing manuscripts
- Participation in organisation of scientific events
- Helping in plant biology course teaching and supervising Bachelor and Master projects
Our expectations:
- A PhD degree in plant molecular biology is required.
- Good level of written and spoken English is required
- Expertise in confocal microscopy, molecular cloning and plant genome editing would bean advantage.
- German language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement.
- Knowledge of R would be an advantage.
- A good background in bioinformatics would be an advantage.
- The ability to be a good team player is expected.
- Good communication and organisational skills are expected.
Advantages for you:
If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office provides practical support to help you balance your personal and professional responsibilities. As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs. Our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application, including CV and motivation letter, in a PDF file, by 2025-05-05. Please send your application via email to Prof. Ora Hazak ora.hazak@uni-muenster.de and copy in Ms. Teresa Kühlkamp teresa.kuehlkamp@uni-muenster.de. Please include the subject line “Postdoc_Hazak Lab”.
Reference number: 2025_03_26
