Research and Development Associate

vor 1 Monat


Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Vollzeit

The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, a leading international research organization in the field of plant sciences, seeks a highly motivated individual to fill a Research Support Position. Located in Cologne, Germany, our institute offers a stimulating environment with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Job Description

This role will involve contributing to our daily laboratory work on mechanisms underlying plant development and diversity. You will work closely with scientists and experienced research technicians to cultivate and characterize developmental traits in plant strains derived from mutagenesis and wild collections as well as transgenic plants. Your tasks will include generating new transgenic plants, maintaining lab genetic collections, preparing culture media, and assisting in organizing and running an S1 lab.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Cultivate and characterize developmental traits in plant strains
  • Generate new transgenic plants
  • Maintain lab genetic collections
  • Prepare culture media
  • Assist in organizing and running an S1 lab
Requirements and Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who has completed professional training as a research technician or is a biology graduate (BSc in plant genetics or an equivalent discipline) with work experience. A high level of motivation, organized working style, and developed teamwork skills are essential for this position. Fluency in English and excellent documentation skills are also required.

Benefits

We offer a full-time employment contract with a competitive salary ranging from €45,000 to €65,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The contract duration is one year, with the possibility of extension. We provide a friendly and international work environment, payment according to the German TVöD, and benefits that include a low-cost Germany job ticket and rental bike station. Childcare services are also available for children under the age of three. Our institute strives to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and encourages applications from severely disabled people.



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