The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Agriculture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chair of crop genetics, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position as of 01.07.2026 on a temporary basis for a period of three years ending on 30.06.2029:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - crop genetics
Start date as of 01.07.2026
Working hours full-time
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Campus Südstadt
Tender number W 31/2026
Limitation limited until 30.06.2029
Application time 2026-05-05
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Anja Kunert
Phone number: 0381/498-1296
E-mail:
Department:
Prof. Dr. Nazgol Emrani
Phone number: 0381/498-3080
E-mail:
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- Research in the field of crop genetics with the aim of achieving scientific qualification (habilitation)
- Conducting research with a focus on the genetic analysis of complex traits in crop plants
- Planning and carrying out experiments in plant breeding, association mapping (GWAS), QTL mapping, transcriptomics, and molecular biological analyses
- Analyzing large-scale genomic datasets using bioinformatic and statistical methods
- Developing independent research projects, acquiring third-party funding, and supervising doctoral researchers and students
- Providing research-based academic teaching (4 SWS) in the field of crop genetics (tutorials, practical courses, field excursions), with the aim of enabling students to conduct independent scientific work
- Designing, preparing, administering, and grading academic assessments
- Supporting academic organizational tasks (study program coordination, committee work, supervision of research groups and international collaborations)
- Publishing research results
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- Completed university degree (state examination, diploma, master’s degree, or equivalent) in agricultural sciences, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with at least good results
- Completed PhD in one of the above-mentioned disciplines
- Excellent knowledge and experience in genetics, gene mapping, transcriptomics, botany, bioinformatics, and plant molecular biology
- Extensive laboratory experience with DNA and RNA techniques
- Experience with field trials and phenotyping
- Solid knowledge of statistical software
- Proficient use of bioinformatic and statistical analysis tools for the evaluation of genome-wide datasets
- Proven ability to conduct independent scientific work, including the planning and execution of own research projects
- Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
- Advanced skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong team-working skills combined with a high degree of independence and commitment
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 05.05.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
Become part of the team
We are seeking a motivated, dedicated, and experienced staff member to conduct research at the Chair of Crop Plant Genetics. The position is intended to support the preparation for an academic career through independent scientific research and teaching.
The role involves performing molecular biology laboratory work with crop plants. Genome-wide data will be analyzed using relevant bioinformatics and statistical software. As part of these responsibilities, the successful candidate will train Master’s and Bachelor’s students in both the laboratory and greenhouse.
Teaching duties include leading molecular biology lab courses, organizing field excursions, and delivering lectures in both German and English on molecular biology and genome analysis.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
Sitze des Rektorats:
Universitätsplatz 1
18055 Rostock
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