Biowissenschaftler (m/w/d)

With its work, the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) contributes to a better understanding of plant systems and thus to the development of sustainable and resilient horticulture. The IGZ conducts research at the interface between plants, humans and the environment. In doing so, we address systemic and global challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, urbanization and malnutrition. We provide scientifically sound recommendations for healthy agri-food systems and sustainable interactions with the environment. The IGZ brings together a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. Employees with different backgrounds conduct research in national and international research co-operations. The IGZ is based in Großbeeren near Potsdam and near Berlin and is a member of the Leibniz Association.

The scientist will be part of the research group Temperature sensing in plants . Our group is interested to understand the molecular mechanisms of temperature perception in plants. This knowledge will help us to contribute to the breeding of climate resilient crops.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious

Postdoctoral Researcher (f,m,div) in Plant Temperature Sensing

Reference Number: 15/2024/1

Employment will be initially until December 31, 2026. The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, full time.

You will be a team player, interested in working in an interdisciplinary programme to understand how temperature sensing mechanisms operate at the cellular level. The project seeks to understand how plant developmental pathways respond to temperature at the protein level. We are specifically interested in the earliest events following temperature perception and how these influence the subsequent priming and adaptation responses in plants.

Tasks include

expression of recombinant proteins in various heterologous systems

protein purification using affinity and size exclusion chromatography

the development of novel assays for understanding how proteins respond to temperature

original research creating transgenic lines with altered temperature responsiveness

working with other team members to analyse and investigate experimental datasets

writing scientific publications and presentation of results to international scientific audience

We are looking for candidates with

a PhD in biology

experience in protein expression in heterologous systems

experience purifying proteins using chromatography

knowledge of plant transformation in different species

good skills in plant husbandry

good proficiency in English (both oral and written)

readiness to work together with students and technicians

high sense of responsibility, accurateness, and ability to focus

readiness to integrate into an international working environment

We offer

an inspiring and dynamic research environment, including state-of-the art research facilities

extensive supervision and an exciting project of considerable fundamental and applied relevance

flexible and family-friendly working time models and the possibility of mobile working (up to 50% of working time)

a place of employment located close to Berlin and Potsdam

subsidy for the company ticket for local public transport or the Germany ticket

More information on about the IGZ you can find under www.igzev.de. For questions, please contact: Prof. Philip Wigge (+49(0)33701 78 411; apply.job.21574117@hokifyjob.com Further information can also be found in recent publications from our lab (e.g Jung et al. (2016) Science 354:886, Ezer et al. (2017) Nature Plants 3:17087 and Chung and Balcerowicz et al. (2020) Nature Plants 6: 522).

We encourage a healthy work-life balance. The IGZ attaches great importance to equal opportunities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications. The IGZ embraces diversity in its workfo