Postdoc position on plant immunity in cereals (f / m / x) Wiss2510-12 | CEPLAS | Institute for Plant Sciences / Saur Lab

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Postdoc position on plant immunity in cereals (f / m / x)

CEPLAS | Institute for Plant Sciences / Saur Lab

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The Saur Lab (saurlab.com) at the Institute for Plant Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of molecular plant–microbe interactions. This ERC-funded position is initially available for two years.The Saur Lab is part of CEPLAS, CRC1403, and FOR5682, providing access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment.

Our group investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying plant–microbe interactions. The successful candidate will perform molecular and biochemical experiments to identify and characterize key factors that mediate non-host resistance to fungal phytopathogens in agriculturally important cereal crops.

YOUR TASKS

• The primary goal of this research is to advance strategies for controlling fungal pathogens that affect economically important crops. As a member of the Saur Group, the successful candidate will investigate non-host resistance mechanisms to fungal phytopathogens

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The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.