PostDoc in Plant Physiology : Frankfurt, Germany

The Goethe University Frankfurt, positioned among the top international research universities, offers a wide variety of academic programs, a diverse group of research institutes, and a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems. Today, the Goethe University is the only university in Germany that enjoys significant public funding alongside administrative autonomy and the ability to create a private endowment. Situated in Germany’s most cosmopolitan and international city, the university attracts a diverse body of students and researchers from around the world and is with about 46.000 students and 4.600 employees the biggest university in Hessen.

At the Institute of Molecular Bioscience at the Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, group of Prof. Dr. C. Büchel, a

PostDoc position 
(E13 TV-G-U)

is available for three years (including the possibility of prolongation), starting the earliest on 16.10.2018. 
The restriction of the term of the employment contract is based on the Wissenschafts-zeitvertragsgesetz in connection with the Hessisches Hochschulgesetz.

The position is connected to the group of Prof. Dr. C. Büchel working on plant cell physiology, with focus on the physiology, biochemistry and molecular structure of proteins of the thylakoid membrane and those working in photoperception in plants and diatoms. Photosynthesis of the organisms is studied by physiological and biochemical techniques common in photosynthesis, as well as methods in molecular biology. Special focus is on spectroscopy, where also a range of regional and international co-operations exist.

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Plant Biochemistry, Plant Physiology or Biophysics related to the topics of the group. The ability to carry out independent scientific research projects is required and the successful candidate will have to apply for own grants. We are looking for a highly independent researcher with a high degree of flexibility and motivation. In accordance with the regulations of the University, the PostDoc will have to teach in the Bachelor and Master courses of the Institute.

The University promotes equal employment opportunities between men and women and supports the employment of disabled persons. Qualified women or persons with physical disabilities are therefore strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference in case of appropriate qualifications and aptitudes.

Applications including a publication list and a letter of reference should be sent until 31.08.2018 in one pdf-file to:
Prof. Dr. C. Büchel, Institut für Molekulare Biowissenschaften, C.Buechel@bio.uni-frankfurt.de