The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Chair of Plant Metabolic Physiology, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position as of 01.10.2025 on a temporary basis for the duration of the project ending on 30.09.2026:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Plant Physiology
as of 01.10.2025
part-time with 30 hours
P 95/2025
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
Lisa Malke
Phone number: 0381/498-1281
E-mail: lisa.malke@uni-rostock.de
Prof. Dr. Andreas Richter
Phone number: 0381/498-6113
E-mail: andreas.richter@uni-rostock.de
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
The position holder (f/m/d) is expected to develop a doctoral research project in the field of molecular plant sciences. For this purpose, transgenic plants (Arabidopsis thaliana and barley) are to be generated and extensively characterized using molecular biology techniques (DNA, RNA, proteins, metabolites) and physiological analyses (phenotypic studies, stress resilience, photosynthesis measurements)
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed academic university degree, or close to completion (Master’s or equivalent), in Biology with a focus on photosynthetic organisms
- knowledge of molecular biology techniques for studying organisms is expected; experience with transgenic organisms as well as physiological characterization of photosynthetic organisms (e.g., photosynthesis measurements) is desirable
- fluent written and spoken English and basic German skills or the willingness to learn them quickly
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 22.06.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
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