Postdoctoral scientist (f / m / d) in the field of Root Genetics

Postdoctoral scientist (f / m / d) in the field of Root Genetics 2. Oktober 2025 Bewerbungszeitraum vom 02. Oktober 2025 bis 30. November 2025 Referenznummer 60 / 09 / 25

The research group Genetics and studies crop root anatomical and architectural traits. Research is mainly focused on cereals. We aim to leverage high-throughput phenotyping to create knowledge about plant function at the physiological level and use forward genetics approaches to unravel the genetic architecture of root traits. We are currently working on an ERC funded project (FATE) to characterize the function and genetic control of maize root anatomical tissues to enhance plant stress tolerance.

Your tasks :

• Apply single-cell, single nuclei, and / or spatial transcriptomics to construct a high-resolution atlas of the maize root
• Analyze complex transcriptomic data
• Root architectural and anatomical phenotyping using microscopy
• Report your work in scientific journals and oral presentations

Your qualifications and skills :

You fit to us :

We offer you :

If you need further information feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Hannah Schneider Tel. : +49 (0) 39482 5506.

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 womenin 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 (http : / / www.ipk-gatersleben.de / en / job-offers / ) as one single pdf-file by 30.11.2025. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Kerstin Schweigert (). Please indicate the reference number 60 / 09 / 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 a later hiring :