Doktorandenstelle – Pflanzenernährung (f/m/x) Wiss2607-14

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Doctoral position – Plant nutrition(f/m/x)

CEPLAS, Institute for Plant Sciences

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.

Kopriva´s lab aims to understand how plants integrate the uptake and WE OFFER

utilization of key mineral nutrients with their needs and demands, » exciting research and an opportunity to obtain a doctoral

and how changes in the environment affect this process. The lab degree

also aims to understand the role of microorganisms in plant nutrition. » a diverse working environment with equal opportunities

The project specifically addresses control of sulfur metabolism. » support in balancing work and family life

» flexible working time models

» extensive advanced training opportunities

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» occupational health management offers

The project aims to understand the control of processes following

sulfate resupply to sulfur deficient plants and to help to identify The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and

sulfate sensing and signalling mechanisms. This will be achieved by diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance

comprehensive analyses of transcript decay mechanisms, a global with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia

assessment of sulfur-dependent changes in mRNA degradation (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welkinetics, and a detailed dissection of the regulatory mechanisms come applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their

governing rapid mRNA decay after sulfate resupply. The researcher gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age,

will: sexual orientation and identity.

» perform experiments, evaluate and interpret the data

» present results at seminars, workshops, and international con- The position is available from 1 January 2027 on a part-time basis

ferences (25,89 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term

» join the GSfBS graduate school and participate in training until 31 December 2029. If the applicant meets the relevant wage

requirements and has the appropriate personal qualifications, the

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

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for the German public sector.

» an MSc (or equivalent degree) in Biology or a related field

» experience in plant biology and molecular biology Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications (wit-

» excellent communication skills in English, both written and hout a photo) under https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference

spoken number is Wiss2607-14. The application deadline is 31 August 2026.

» motivation and interest in understanding the mechanisms of

biological processes For further inquiries, please contact Professor Stanislav Kopriva at

» experience in working on plant nutrition or analysis of Arabidop- (skopriva@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.

sis mutants is desirable