Phd in Plant-microbe Interactions

vor 4 Monaten


Köln, Deutschland Universität zu Köln Vollzeit

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.

The offered position is part of the newly established DFG
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- arch-unit-investigates-how-fungi-adapt-to-host-plants),
which will investigates the mechanisms of niche adaptation
of plant-colonizing fungi. The successful applicant will join
the project “Molecular mechanisms of niche competition by
biotrophic smut fungi“ at the Doehlemann lab. The project
aims to elucidate the mechanistic basis of Ustilago-indu
- ced suppression of secondary pathogen infection as a
mechanism of fungal niche competition in barley.

YOUR TASKS
- Characterize direct interactions of Ustilago hordei with
fungal pathogens and commensal bacteria of barley
- Investigate the role of effector proteins in the microbial
competiton of plant-colonizing smut fungi
- Study barley transcriptional programs that shape niche
adaptation during fungal co-infections
- Collaborate with project partners working on mecha
- nisms of fungal competition in barley interactions

YOUR PROFILE
- MSc in biology or comparable and documented skills in
molecular plant-microbe interactions
- Experience in fungal genetics, fluoresence microscopy
and analysis of transcriptome data is desirable
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
- Fascination for molecular plant - microbe interaction

WE OFFER
- State-of-the-art laboratories and an excellent research
infrastructure
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Flexible working time models
- Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accor
- dance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine
- Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz - LGG NRW).
social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and
identity.

The position is available from 1 December 2024 on a
part-time basis (25,89 hours per week). The position is
to be filled for a fixed term of up to 3 years. If the appli
- cant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal
qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group
13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
- line is 4 October 2024. For further inquiries, please contact
Professor Dr Gunther Doehlemann

PhD in plant-microbe interactions (f/m/x)

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Institute for Plant Sciences / CEPLAS



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