The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Natural Sciences I invites applications for a
PhD position (m/f/d)
in the DFG-funded Research Training Group (RTG) 2498
"Communication and Dynamics of Plant Cell Compartments"
The Research Training Group 2498 "Communication and Dynamics of Plant Cell Compartments" is a structured PhD program funded by the “Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft” (DFG). The RTG 2498 brings together groups from different contributing institutes at the Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg and the associated Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB), providing graduate students a stimulating and interdisciplinary scientific environment with access to diverse methodological and instrumental competencies. The institutions are all located at Halle's Weinberg Campus, the second largest science campus in East Germany, which houses most of the university's natural sciences as well as several research institutes and approx. 80 biotechnology companies. The position is funded from 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2028, with a salary in accordance with Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L (65%).
PhD position (m/f/d) "Communication and Dynamics of Plant Cell Compartments"
Activities and responsibilities
Job description
- Perform experimental research within the framework of subproject P05 of the RTG2498, which focuses on jasmonic acid-dependent activation of growth and defense responses in cell specific contexts. The PhD student will be based in Debora Gasperini’s lab at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry
- Plan and execute molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology experiments
- Present and publish scientific results
Qualification profile
Requirements
- An excellent MSc degree (or equivalent) in biology or biochemistry
- Strong interest in plant stress responses and organelle biology
- Proficiency in molecular biology, RNA regulation, biochemistry or cell biology
- Scientific curiosity and rigor, proactivity and accountability
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
- Motivated to work in a highly cooperative manner within the RTG
How to apply
Please use the "Apply now" button. Only applications submitted via the electronic application form will be considered. The submission deadline is 21 Mar 2025.
Queries regarding the application process can be directed to the RTG 2498 coordinator Kristin Leimer (email). For P05 project-specific questions please contact Dr. Debora Gasperini (email).
The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg gives priority to applications from severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualification. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Selected candidates with a foreign qualification will have to obtain the statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications issued by Central Office for Foreign EducationZentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education
