Postdoctoral Reseacher/Junior Group Leader - Plant Molecular Cell Biology (m/f/d)
Your workplace
The FAU Cell Biology Division (Department of Biology, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany) investigates the division and directional expansion of plant cells, two processes essential for the development of multicellular tissues and organs.
Our benefits
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity and the support to gain increasing independence and to work towards lecturer qualification (Habilitation)
- The initial employment (100%) will be for 3 years, with the possibility of an extension for at least 3 more years
- The Cell Biology Division offers a dynamic, ambitious, and supportive international working environment embedded within the FAU Department of Biology, a prominent center of molecular, cell and developmental biology in Germany
Your Tasks
Characterization of molecular mechanisms underlying recently identified functions of Arabidopsis AtGBL3, a nuclear envelope-associated dynamin-related large GTPase, in nuclear envelope formation, global transcriptional repression and root development (Reimann et al. 2023-Nat Plants 9-766; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-023-01400-5). The successful candidate is expected to advance this project working closely together with and supervising a DFG (German Research Foundation)-funded PhD student. Her/his efforts to secure additional funding and to attain Junior Group Leader status will be actively encouraged and supported.
Key responsibilites:
- Conduct research to characterize molecular functions of the large GTPase AtGBPL3
- Supervise a DFG-funded PhD student working on this project
- Further develop this project and attract additional funding
- Establish and lead a junior research team
- Contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
Your Profile
- PhD in Biology or a related field
- Strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and microscopy
- Enthusiastic and innovative researcher/teacher
- Ability to successfully write grant proposals and papers
- Dedicated team player
- Excellent communication skills in English (minumum C2 level) and, preferably, in German (minimum B2 level)
Supplementary description
Please attach the following documents to your application:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Contact information for at least two references
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Work location
91058 Erlangen
Contact
Tel.: +49 (0)9131 85 28216
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benedikt.kost@fau.de
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