The Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) is an institution within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). You will strengthen the working group "New Genomic Techniques" in plants and the interdisciplinary research at the Institute for Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology as a researcher (postdoc). This includes in particular the research and evaluation of the use of advanced methods of gene editing and their potential areas of application, interdisciplinary networking, participation in scientific statements and advice within the governmental tasks of the JKI.
Postdoc New Genomic Techniques in Plant Breeding
Activities and responsibilities
You will
- plan, organise and implement investigations employing new genomic techniques (genome editing) in plants;
- investigate and evaluate the potential applications and impacts of new genomic techniques;
- write scientific publications, research reports and present the results;
- provide guidance to technical staff, Ph.D. students, etc;
- provide statements on applications for the deliberate release of GMOs in accordance with the German Genetic Engineering Act (GenTG).
Qualification profile
You have
- a university degree with a focus on biotechnology, molecular biology or related disciplines;
- experience with current techniques of genome editing in plants, e.g. as part of a doctorate or as a postdoc;
- sound knowledge in the field of plant biotechnology, molecular biology and/or genetic engineering as well as the relevant methods including bioinformatic tools (e.g. CRISPR/Cas; protoplasty; sequence analyses);
- strong communication and teamworking skills;
- good organisational skills and you are able to work self-employed;
- good written and oral language skills in German and English;
- if possible, experience in raising third party project funds;
- preferably background knowledge in agriculture and plant breeding;
- if possible, a certificate of competence according to §28 GenTSV;
- a class III (B) driving licence and the willingness to undertake business trips.
We offer
We offer
The Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) is an equal opportunities employer. The JKI is committed to inclusion. Applications from people with disabilities are therefore expressly welcome and given special consideration in the selection process. The JKI promotes the reconciliation of work and family life and, since 2021, has been holding the audit workandfamily certificate (audit berufundfamilie.). Where possible, we offer flexible working time models to reconcile work and family life. More information can be found here.
- a varied, demanding and interesting job in a motivated international team with a modern-equipped analytical/ behavioral laboratory for analyzing multitrophic interactions.
- a full-time job with 39.0 hours per week for a limited period of 3 years. Generally, various forms of part-time employment are possible. The time limit of 3 years is in accordance with § 2 para. 1 Act of Academic Fixed-term Contract (WissZeitVG). The employment relationship is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD).
- remuneration according to salary group E 13 TVöD.
- an entry as early as possible.
- If you are hired, you can obtain the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket with employer subsidy for €23.28.
The Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) is an equal opportunities employer. The JKI is committed to inclusion. Applications from people with disabilities are therefore expressly welcome and given special consideration in the selection process. The JKI promotes the reconciliation of work and family life and, since 2021, has been holding the audit workandfamily certificate (audit berufundfamilie.). Where possible, we offer flexible working time models to reconcile work and family life. More information can be found here.
Please apply via the INTERAMT job portal. To do so, click on the "Online bewerben" button on the INTERAMT page. The deadline for your application is 16th May 2025.
Please note that the language on the INTERAMT portal is German.
To apply, please register with INTERAMT.
Make sure to have uploaded all relevant documents for your online application by the application deadline. Please provide two references with your CV.
If you have problems with the online application, please send your complete application documents as one PDF document, stating the reference number, to email .
Vollzeit
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Postdoc
Aktualisiert am
25.04.2025
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