Doctoral researcher in Plant Science (m/f/x)

Institution Faculty of Biology – Molekulare Pflanzenwissenschaften Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Part-time (65% ) Start date As soon as possible (limited to three years) Application deadline 2025-04-15

About us:
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The Biocenter at LMU Munich invites applications for a PhD position within the DFG funded Transregional Collaborative Research Center TRR175, under the supervision of PD Dr. Serena Schwenkert (chair molecular plant biology • Prof. Dr. Dario Leister). The collaborative research project focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of plant acclimation to changing environmental conditions.
We are looking for you:

Doctoral researcher in Plant Science (m/f/x)
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in Planegg-Martinsried

Your tasks and responsibilities:
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The PhD candidate will elucidate the function elucidate of novel transport proteins utilizing molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and advanced ‘omics techniques. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with other TRR175 research groups, and findings will be presented at scientific conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Your qualifications:
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– Master’s degree in Biology or Biochemistry, or a related field
– Experience with molecular laboratory methods and/or data analysis is beneficial
– High level of motivation and scientific curiosity
– Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Benefits:
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– A dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment within the TRR175 consortium
– Access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including proteomics, metabolomics and microscopy platforms
– Participation at international conferences
– Opportunity to join the graduate school Life Science Munich (LSM)
– Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) in E13
– In addition, you can benefit from the various LMU corporate benefits.
People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:
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Please send your application (including CV, academic transcripts and contact details of two academic referees) via e-mail to Dr. Serena Schwenkert with the subject line “PhD Application – TRR175”. For further inquiries, feel free to contact Dr. Serena Schwenkert.

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