Research Associate (f/m/d)

Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultural Crops - Location Groß Lüsewitz
Application deadline: 02. June 2026 for the reference number: GL-ZL-WA-01-26

Your tasks

- Conducting scientific research in the field of oat genetics and pathology, in particular:
- Fine mapping of a QTL for anther retention
- Cloning and functional characterisation of a powdery mildew resistance gene
- Genome sequencing , assembly and characterisation of the oat blight fungus Ustilago avenae
- Analysis, interpretation and publication of research results in international journals
- Planning, preparation and writing of presentations to communicate scientific findings.

You have

- completed a scientific university degree (at least a Master's degree, university diploma or comparable degree) in agricultural sciences, biology or a comparable discipline, preferably with a doctorate;
- very good theoretical and practical knowledge of current methods in genetics, preferably on oats, documented by publications in renowned scientific journals;
- practical experience in the handling of smut fungi;
- experience in the supervision of theses is an advantage;
- very good communication and organisational skills;
- reliable and independent working style, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, commitment and initiative as well as enthusiasm for scientific work are required;
- very good written and spoken English skills.

We offer

- a varied, challenging and interesting position in an international working environment.
- part-time employment limited until 30 April 2031; from 1 June 2026 to 30 April 2028 with 13.65 hours per week and from 1 May 2028 to 30 April 2031 with 19.5 hours per week for a limited duration. The employment relationship is based on the collective agreement for the public service east (TVöD-Ost).
- remuneration according to pay group E 13 TVöD.
- entry at the earliest possible date.

We guarantee professional equality. We live a diverse and cosmopolitan coexistence. The Julius Kühn Institute is committed to inclusion. We therefore expressly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities. They will be given preferential consideration in the selection process. The JKI supports the compatibility of work and family and has held the audit berufundfamilie certificate since 2021 (https://www.julius-kuehn.de/media/2_JKI/Allgemein/PDF/2021_auditberufundfamilie_ZertifikatPortr%C3%A4t.pdf) **In order to support the compatibility of work and family, the JKI offers, among other things, flexible working time models within the scope of official possibilities. Further information can be found here (https://www.julius-kuehn.de/media/2_JKI/Arbeiten_am_JKI/PDF/JKI_Arbeitgeber_BuF.pdf) .

If you are hired, the Deutschlandticket can be obtained as a job ticket with employer subsidy.

More information

Prof. Dr. Benjamin Stich
Tel.: +49 (0) 38209 45-200
Email: benjamin.stich@julius-kuehn.de (https://mailto:benjamin.stich@julius-kuehn.de)

Apply online

Please apply by 02 June 2026 via the online application system "Interamt". To do so, please click on the "Apply online" button on the "Interamt" page.

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