Biologist (m/f/d) (Biologe/Biologin)

Universität Hohenheim

Institut für Kulturpflanzenwissenschaften (Prof. Dr. Christian Zörb) and Institut für Biolgie (Dr. Annick Stintzi)

As part of a research project on the role of SPI1 in the regulation of seed development and stress resilience, we are looking for a doctoral student (m/f/d) for 36 months with an employment level of 65% TV-L E13, starting at the earliest possible date. Investigation of the function of SPI1 in the seed development and germination of Arabidopsis thaliana Analysis of seed filling and formation of storage proteins under the influence of heat stress Subtilisin-mediated processes, storage protein formation, and phloem-gating Phenotypic, developmental biological, and molecular biological characterization of mutants (CRISPR/Cas) and complementation lines Microscopic analysis of nutrient flow in developing seeds RNA-seq analyses and functional validation of candidate genes Comparative studies in barley under heat stress Depending on the project progress: functional analysis of barley SPI homologs using CRISPR/Cas

Completed university degree in Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field Interest in plant research regarding development, molecular biology, and stress physiology Initial experience in at least one of the areas of plant molecular biology, microscopy, protein biochemistry, or gene expression analysis Good English skills Independent and careful way of working as well as ability to work in a team

Participation in an exciting, interdisciplinary research project: Green Robust Supervision in an international scientific environment Access to modern methods of plant research Opportunity for scientific qualification within the framework of a doctorate

Application Please send your application documents in a single PDF document including CV, certificates, and cover letter by October 04, 2026, to:

Christian.Zoerb@uni-hohenheim.de