Postdoc - Plant Light Signal Transduction
Vor 7 Tagen
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.
A three-year postdoc position is available from January 2025 or
later in the group of Ute Hoecker at the Institute for Plant Sciences/
Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) of the University
investigates the light-control of plant growth and development,
placing particular emphasis on the role of protein ubiquitination in
seedling development, leaf development and the induction of flo
- wering (e.g. Ponnu et al. 2019, PNAS; Kerner et al. 2021, PCE; Schenk
et al. 2021, Plant Phys). Our lab is located in the Biocenter on the
a stimulating research environment with more than 300 scientists
working in plant sciences in the Cologne/Düsseldorf area. They will
have access to additional training in soft and career-relevant skills.
**YOUR TASKS**
**» **Research on the role of photoreceptors and the COP1/SPA E3
ubiquitin ligase in Arabidopsis light signal transduction
**» **Possibility to initiate your own research project
**» **Accurately record and analyse your data according to good
scientific practice
**» **Limited teaching responsibility in advanced-level courses in
English language, no German required
**YOUR PROFILE**
**» **Doctoral degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or equiva
- lent
**» **In-depth experience in molecular and biochemical methodology
**» **Experience in plant biology and protein-protein-interaction
methods desired
**» **Strong interest in plant signal transduction
**» **Good communication skills in written and spoken English
**WE OFFER**
**» **An international top-level research environment with state-of
- the-art facilities
**» **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
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance
with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia
(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz - LGG NRW). We also expressly wel
gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age,
sexual orientation and identity.
The position is soon as possible on a full-time basis (39,83 hours
per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term for three
years, with the possibility of an extension. If the applicant 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.
(including curriculum vitae with list of publications/presentations at
international conferences, a letter of motivation including a brief
summary of research achievments; contact details of two referees)
The reference number is Wiss2411-17.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Ute Hoecker
**Postdoc - Plant light signal transduction (f/m/x)**
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
**Ute Hoecker lab/CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence/Institute of Plant Sciences
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