Scientist/postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) Cell biology and biochemistry of auxin transport regulation
A scientist/postdoctoral researcher position (100% TVL E13) is available in the group of Prof. Dr. Claus Schwechheimer at the Chair of Plant Systems Biology at the School of Life Sciences at TUM in Freising-Weihenstephan.
Research and Tasks
The group aims at understanding the interplay between protein kinases and plant regulatory proteins and auxin transporters, e.g. PIN auxin efflux carriers, in plant development. The projects routinely employ combinations of cell biological, biochemical and developmental approaches to deepen the understanding of the relevant processes with the highest possible resolution.
Your Profile
A strong background and interest in plant cell biology, biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology
We offer
Research in a highly interactive and international environment. Numerous possibilities for further training in the sciences and beyond.
Website of the Chair of Plant Systems Biology at TUM: http://sysbiol.wzw.tum.de
Application
We are looking forward to your application, including a letter of motivation describing your skills and research interest, your CV, and contact information for two references.
Please send your application documents to claus.schwechheimer[at]tum.de
The position is available immediately. The selection process will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
TUM aims to increase the proportion of women; qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
The position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in the event of otherwise essentially equal suitability, ability and professional performance.
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As part of your application for a position at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you will be providing personal data. Please refer to our data protection notice in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection and processing of personal data in the context of your application. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read TUM's data protection notice.
Technical Staff (m/f/d) 50% - Chair for Plant Systems Biology
About us
The Plant Systems Biology Chair, with approximately 20 team members, is part of the TUM School of Life Sciences in Freising-Weihenstephan at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of the top universities in Europe. Our research focus is on understanding molecular growth processes in plants (Arabidopsis, barley, potatoes, tomatoes). To achieve this, we employ molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning), biochemical methods (SDS-PAGE, Western blot), and genetic approaches (mutants, crossbreeding). As a Technical Staff member (m/f/d), you will play a crucial and highly valued role in laboratory operations and support us in teaching and research.
Your Tasks
• Technical support for scientific projects in the field of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics involving plants
• Collaboration with scientists
• Supporting students in their project work
• Operating and organizing the laboratory area
• Method establishment
• Independent or supportive experiment execution, along with the documentation and analysis of experimental data
We offer
• An interesting, exciting, and diverse role in an international, university environment
• A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere in a newly established and young laboratory
• Flexible working hours at the Freising location
• Employment compensation according to the collective bargaining agreement for public service employees of the states (TV-L). Compensation will be in accordance with TV-L.
• The position is initially fixed-term until December 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Your Profile
• Successfully completed vocational training as a BTA, CTA, MTA, or similar
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as experiment planning, (q)PCR, cloning techniques, sequence analysis, transformations, restriction digestion, mini-maxi preparations, protein expression in bacteria/yeast, protein purification, Western blots
• Advantageous: Experience in sterile work, e.g., preparing sterile media
• Interest in working with model and crop plants (phenotyping, crossbreeding, transformation)
• Good computer skills and proficiency in office software
• Goal-oriented and practical
• Efficient work organization, independent, reliable, and cooperative work style
Application
We look forward to receiving your meaningful application documents, preferably in electronic format in a PDF file, by November 15, 2023, at the latest. Please send them to Prof. Dr. Claus Schwechheimer (claus.schwechheimer[at]tum.de).
Further information
Disabled applicants will be given preference if they are essentially equally qualified in terms of suitability, aptitude, and professional performance. TUM is committed to increasing the representation of women, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact for Inquieries
Prof. Dr. Claus Schwechheimer
Technical University of Munich
Chair for Plant Systems Biology/Lehrstuhl für Systembiologie der Pflanzen
Emil-Ramann-Straße 8
85354 Freising
Tel. +49 8161 71 2880
https://sysbiol.wzw.tum.de/startseite/
The position is suitable for appointment with disabled individuals. In case of essentially equal suitability, aptitude, and professional performance, disabled applicants will be given preference.
Data Protection Notice: As part of your application for a position at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you will be providing personal data. Please refer to our data protection notice in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection and processing of personal data in the context of your application. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read TUM's data protection notice.