Postdoctoral scientist (f/m/d) - in the field of plant genetic resources
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung IPK
06466 Seeland
Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-10-01
Job offer
- Join the Resources Genetics and Reproduction group at the IPK in the frame of the collaborative BMF-Funded project “MZF: Twin-3” led by Dr. Anna Backhaus.
- Postdoctoral Research Topic: Genebank phenomics and genomics for future barley conservation and use.
- Objectives: Use state-of-the-art digital twin resources to explore seed optical and multispectral imaging in active genebank management; leverage seed phenomics and big data analysis in a genebank setting.
Your tasks
- Manage field trials and associated phenotypic data collection
- Lead the development of novel high-throughput phenotyping approaches for seeds
- Analyze independently large data sets from diverse sources
- Generate new biological insights in the field of barley genetics
- Develop and publish your own research ideas
Your qualifications and skills
- PhD in a relevant science (plant biology, genomics, phenomics)
- Theoretical background in phenomics and/or genomics
- Experience with data analysis tasks, ideally in the field of image analysis
- Affinity to command-line based bioinformatic data analysis
- Enjoy working in and coordinating with a diverse team
- Passion for biology, especially plant diversity
- Curious, self-motivated and organized
- Team player with initiative and solid oral and written English skills
We offer you
- Opportunity to work in a world-class research center with state-of-the-art facilities and a globally unique genebank collection
- Collegial working atmosphere
- Full-time position with 40 hours per week starting from January 2027, limited for 2 years according to § 2 WissZeitV
- Gross salary up to 100% E13 TV-L
What you need to know
- IPK promotes diversity and encourages qualified women to apply; family-friendly working conditions and flexible hours
- IPK aims to employ more people with disabilities and gives preference to qualified applicants with a disability
Your application
- Complete online application (letter of motivation, CV, certificates) as one PDF document until 01.10.2026
- Reference number 34/08/26 to be indicated in correspondence
- Contact for questions: Kerstin Schweigert; Dr. Anna Backhaus (contact details provided in posting)
What you need to know
- For further information, contact Dr. Anna Backhaus or Kerstin Schweigert as listed in the posting