Postdoctoral scientist; f​/m​/d

Application period from 15. January 2026 until 15. February 2026

Reference Number 76/12/25

The research group Genomics of Genetic Resources (GGR) research focus is on small grain cereal genome analysis including aspects of structural, comparative and epigenomics mainly in the context of pan-genome datasets of several domesticated and wild small grain cereal species. Our group is part of the IPK Genebank Department, hence we take advantage on the vast crop diversity represented in IPK`s genebank.

• Next Generation Sequencing for chromosome scale assembly (PACBIO Hifi + Kinnex, Hi-C)
• comparative genomics analysis
• gene functional analysis
• work in a team with IPK`s central NGS facility
• project management, reporting and publishing

Your qualifications and skills:

• You hold a PhD in Biology or equivalent.
• You have a strong experimental (wet-lab) and theoretical background in genetics, molecular genetics and genomics.
• You are experienced with Next Generation Sequencing methods.
• Ideally you have an affinity to command-line based bioinformatic data analysis.
• Experience with R and Linux in a cluster environment are of advantage.

You fit to us:

• if you are passionate about biology, especially plants.
• if you are ready to take the next step in your career.
• if you are self-motivated and
  -organized.
• if you are a team player.

We offer you:

• A world-class infrastructure and international work environment.
• A full-time position with 40 hours per week.
• A fixed-term contract for 3 years (according to the maximum fixed-term limit pursuant to WissZeitVG §2)
• A gross salary up to 100% E13 TV-L.
• An entry from 01.03.2026 (latest 01.07.2026).

If you need further information, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Nils Stein Tel.: .

What you need to know:

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone is welcome – independent of gender, origin, age, or disability. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of womenin sectors where they are underrepresented and, therefore, explicitly encourages qualified women to apply.

Our institute has been certified for Career and Family (“berufundfamilie”), and we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online-application () as one single pdf-file by 15.02.2026. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Kerstin Schweigert (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please indicate the reference number 76/12/25 in your correspondence.
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