Postdoc - Plant Light Signal Transduction

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