Research assistant (Postdoc) (m/f/d) - Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy - Institute of Bio

Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy - Institute of Biology Plant Physiology

Research assistant (Postdoc) (m/f/d)

full-time-job

limited for up to 5 years

salary group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU

reference code: PostDoc_21232300/02/24

The tolerance of plants to climatic changes and short-term fluctuations in environmental conditions is determined by their adaptation and acclimatization capacities. In the Plant Physiology group of the Freie Universitaet Berlin we are especially interested in plastid-controlled protection mechanisms, the signalling processes that adjust it to changing environmental conditions and the consequences on plant growth, productivity and survival.  We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who can further develop the molecular-physiological investigation of adaptive and acclimatory environmental potential of plants and teach future scientists and biology teachers in basic and advanced plant physiology.

Job description:

Your tasks:

Participation in research and teaching are expected:

• Develop and implement an independent research project with focus on the interconnection of the plastid protection system with signalling and stress control
• Participate in research projects within the Plant Physiology working group
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
• Collaborate with team members, participate in group meetings and seminars
• Teach undergraduate courses
• Mentor undergraduate and doctoral students, and supervise visitors
• Raise external research funds
• Contribute to departmental and institutional service and outreach activities
• the position serves scientific qualification (Habilitation)

We offer:

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
• Opportunities for professional development and networking
• Career training and development opportunities at Dahlem Center for Academic Teaching

Requirements:

• completed scientific university degree (Master/Diplom) in biology, biochemistry or a related subject
• Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Physiology or a closely related field

Desirable:

• at least 3 years in the field of molecular plant sciences / plant stress physiology
• Excellent publication record
• Previous post-doctoral experience and teaching experience are preferred
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• The working language is English
• Teaching is partly done in German: Very good German language skills are required at the time of the appointment

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Margarete Baier margarete.baier@fu-berlin.de / 030-838-53813).

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than July 1st, 2024 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Ms. Prof. Dr. Margarete Baier: sekretariat@pflaphy.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin

Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie

Institut für Biologie

Pflanzenphysiologie

Frau Prof. Dr. Margarete Baier

Königin-Luise-Str. 12-16

14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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