Postdoctoral Researcher – Protein Biochemistry / Molecular Plant Sciences | University of Osnabrück

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Institution: University of Osnabrück - Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Biology/Chemistry

The Department of Plant Physiology at the University of Osnabrück is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date. The position focuses on protein biochemistry and molecular plant sciences , with research investigating protein half-life, stability, post-translational modifications, and their effects on plant phenotypes and environmental responses.

The position is offered as a Research Assistant at pay scale 13 TV-L, 100% , initially limited to three years with the perspective of an extension to five years.

What You'll Work On

Protein Stability & Half-Life

Investigate the physiological relevance of protein half-life and stability in plants using biochemical, genetic, and molecular biological approaches.

Conduct research in molecular plant biology using both model and non-model plant systems to understand molecular mechanisms underlying plant physiology.

Apply biochemical approaches to investigate protein properties, stability, regulation, and function in plant systems.

Post-Translational Modifications

Study post-translational protein modifications and their influence on plant phenotypes, physiological processes, and environmental responses.

Plant-Environment Interactions

Investigate how molecular changes in proteins affect plant phenotypes and their responses to environmental conditions .

Perform research using complementary in vivo and in vitro experimental approaches to understand protein function and regulation in plants.

The position is aimed at researchers with a strong background in protein biochemistry, molecular plant sciences, plant physiology, molecular biology, or related fields .

Candidates should have an interest in interdisciplinary research combining:

Molecular biology
Plant sciences
Genetics
Protein modification and stability

Experience with relevant biochemical, genetic, or molecular biological techniques will be valuable for the research project.

Candidates should be motivated to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment .

What You'll Gain

Opportunity to conduct research in protein biochemistry and molecular plant sciences .
Work within a developing Department of Plant Physiology .
Access to state-of-the-art research equipment and infrastructure .
Work in newly renovated laboratories and plant cultivation facilities.
Opportunity to collaborate within international interdisciplinary research networks .
Collaboration with project partners working in molecular farming, synthetic biology, molecular plant sciences, and protein modifications.
Structured training opportunities for early-career researchers .
Opportunity to contribute to research investigating plant responses to environmental conditions.

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

Employment Type: Research Assistant

Initial Duration: 3 Years

Extension: Perspective for extension to 5 Years

Department: Department of Plant Physiology

Faculty: Faculty of Biology/Chemistry

The department investigates the physiological relevance of protein half-life and stability in plants , both in vivo and in vitro, using biochemical, genetic, and molecular biological methods in model and non-model systems.

A major research focus is on post-translational protein modifications and their influence on plant phenotypes and responses to the environment.