Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) in plant-microbe interactions Wiss2609-10

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x)

in plant-microbe interactions

Institute for Plant Sciences | CEPLAS

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.

Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne

make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in

science, technology, and administration.

The Terrestrial Microbiology lab studies molecular plant– WE OFFER

microbe interactions with a focus on biotrophic fungal » State-of-the-art laboratories and an excellent

pathogens, in particular smut fungi. We are searching for a research infrastructure

postdoctoral scientist with a strong interest in fungal effector » A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

biology and/or intermicrobial interactions. We invite self- » Support in balancing work and family life

motivated candidates with a proven background in molecu- » Extensive advanced training opportunities

lar plant-microbe interactions to apply for this position. » Occupational health management offers

» Flexible working time models

YOUR TASKS » Opportunity to work remotely

» Conduct and manage a research project in the

Terrestrial Microbiology Lab The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and

» Investigate the role of effector proteins for microbial- diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordcompetiton of plant-colonizing smut fungi ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-

» Supervise undergraduate student projects and phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also

contribute to the BSc and MSc teaching activities of the expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates

lab regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social

» Develop your own research focus origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

» Publish research data and acquire third-party funding

The position is available from 1 January 2027 on a full-time

basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled

YOUR PROFILE for a fixed term of up to 3 years. If the applicant meets the

relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications,

» PhD in Biology or in a related discipline with a strong,

the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the

proven background in molecular plant-microbe

pay scale for the German public sector.

interactions

» Evidence of expertise in microbial genetics is mandatory

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications

» Hands-on experience in computational data

without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.

analysis (comparative genomics, transcriptomics and/

The reference number is Wiss2609-10. The application

oramplicon sequencing) is apprechiated

deadline is 18.10.2026.

» Excellent English skills, both written and spoken

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Gunther

Doehlemann (g.doehlemann@uni-koeln.de) and take a look

at our FAQs.