Phd Position

vor 1 Monat


Jülich, Deutschland Forschungszentrum Jülich Vollzeit

Are you passionate about science? Would you like to contribute to research on breeding crops resilient to climate change? Come to work with us at the Institute of Bio

**Your Job**:

- Responsible for characterizing root and shoot architecture of selected rye genotypes using imaging-based phenotyping platforms,
- Derive, in cooperation with other scientists, quantitative root and shoot physiological traits in controlled conditions at IBG2 research greenhouses,
- Analyze, in cooperation with project partners, the association of phenotypes with genetic diversity in rye,
- Working at IBG-2 at Research Center Jülich but collaborate closely with the partners of the RYE-HUB network,
Publish original results in suitable peer-reviewed journals in the field and present the results at national and international scientific meetings and conferences,

**Your Profile**:

- Master of Science degree in, Plant Sciences, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Plant Eco-Physiology, Biology, Botany, or related disciplines,
- A sound knowledge of plant physiological processes,
- A sound knowledge of plant-environment interactions,
- Prior experience with imaging-based plant phenotyping is an asset for this project,
- Prior experience with experimental design and statistical analysis of plant experiments using R-software or similar solution
- The ability to compile data and write summaries towards research reports
- Command of English language both spoken and written. Albeit not mandatory, knowledge of German language both spoken and written is considered an important asset for this project.

**Our Offer**:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

- A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
- Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
- Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
- Continuous scientific mentoring by at least two scientific advisors
- 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
- Extensive company health management
- Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work

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