45,000 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster (WWU). Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.
The research group Green Biotechnology at Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology in the Faculty of Biology at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
(salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)
commencing between August and December 2022. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position (100%) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
- collaboration in research and teaching
- work on projects related to lipid droplets function
Our expectations:
- A doctoral degree in biology or a related field is required.
- Good command of written and spoken English is advantageous. German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn is desirable.
- Experience in protein biochemistry, confocal microscopy, molecular biology, plant genetics and/or MS-based analytics are favorable.
- Knowledge of plant lipid metabolism is advantageous.
- We are looking for a team-oriented researcher with good communication skills that can work independently.
Advantages for you:
- responsible, varied and challenging tasks
- a friendly and collegial working atmosphere
- a family-friendly environment
- - potential to move up to a group leader position
The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the proportion of women academics. Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal possibilities.
The University of Münster is committed to employing more staff with disabilities. Candidates with recognised severe disabilities who have equivalent qualifications are given preference in hiring decisions.
If you have any questions or if you want to learn more about the project, please contact Prof Till Ischebeck (till.ischebeck@wwu.de).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 30 June 2022 at:
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität
Institut für Biologie und Biotechnologie der Pflanzen
Schlossplatz 8
48143 Münster
Reference no: ISCH_2022_05_31
You may also send us your application electronically.
Applications should include a cover letter, the names of two referees, a CV, copies of degree certificates and transcripts, all combined into a single pdf (max. 10 MB) if sent digitally. In addition, there is also an application form that has to be filled in and sent as an Excel file. This form can be downloaded from https://uni-muenster.sciebo.de/s/znQri0X3o18hoy1
Please send digital applications to
application.sp8@uni-muenster.de
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.