Research Assistant- Plant Molecular Biology
Reference number: WM FB Biologie 1364
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With about 17,000 students, more than 300 professorships and around 160 degree programs, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is the technical university of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a place of top international research, it offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.
Research in the Molecular Botany Lab focuses on redox biology and aims to understand the local and dynamic responses of cells to oxidative stress. At the molecular level, we investigate how plants survive in dynamic and adverse environmental conditions.
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Your area of responsibility:
- Planning, implementation and analysis of experiments investigating the biochemistry, physiology and stress responses of plants
- All standard methods of molecular biology as well as confocal microscopy and work with genetically encoded biosensors
- Establishment of new methods
- Scientific working attitude and problem solving skills
- Participation in national and international research projects
- Presenting and discussing research at national and international conferences
- Publications in international peer-reviewed journals
- Theoretical and practical supervision of students
- 4 hours per week teaching duty at Bachelor and Master levels
Your requirements profile:
- Scientific university degree (Master of Science, diploma or equivalent) in Biology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences or a comparable topic
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences or a comparable topic
- Ability to develop and successfully realise research projects with a molecular biology focus
- Reliable knowledge of basic molecular biology methods
- Experience in redox biology, microscopy and/or in working with plant model organisms is of advantage
- High personal motivation and ability to work in an international team
- Advanced English language and writing skills
- German language skills are of advantage
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Local recreation in the Palatinate Forest
RPTU stands for diversity among all employees. We welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethnic and social origin, age, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation or identity. Preference will be given to severely disabled persons and persons equivalent to them if they have the appropriate qualifications and suitability.
The RPTU aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. Applications from researchers from abroad are expressly encouraged. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.
Your application:
We look forward to receiving your detailed application (CV, references, certificates etc.) by 11.05.2025 at the latest.
Please submit your application using the "Online Bewerbung" button below or via our application portal (https://jobs.rptu.de).
Your contact person at Department 3 Human Resources is Ms. Erb (Tel.: 0631 205 3543).
For technical questions, please contact Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefanie Müller-Schüssele (E-Mail: mueschue@rptu.de; Tel.: 0631 205-4391)
