Karl Schmid
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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Molecular Plant Science (LEAP Project) University of Hohenheim in Germany
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Evolutionary Biology
Funding
All positions are fully funded under TVL E13 (PhD positions at 65%, Postdoc at 100%). The positions run for three years and offer access to world-class research groups, training, instrumentation, and facilities within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. Disabled candidates are given preference over equally qualified applicants.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Germany
University
University of Hohenheim
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About this position
The LEAP project, part of the Cluster of Excellence GreenRobust, is recruiting 2 PhD students and 1 Postdoc to investigate plant robustness across scales, focusing on trade-offs and synergies among robustness traits for population stability. The research spans molecular, physiological, and biomechanical mechanisms of plant robustness to environmental perturbations such as drought, heat, and pathogen attack. The project is a collaboration among University of Hohenheim, University of Tübingen, and Heidelberg University, offering a world-class interdisciplinary research environment.
PhD positions are available in Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Molecular Plant Science, supervised by leading academics including Karl Schmid, Oliver Bossdorf, Detlef Weigel, Kasper van Gelderen, Gabriella Mosca, Waltraud Schulze, and Katja Tielbörger. The Postdoc position is in Plant Evolutionary Ecology, with a coordinating role to prepare for a future PI position. All positions are fully funded for three years (TVL E13, PhD at 65%, Postdoc at 100%) and provide access to extensive networks, training, and facilities within the GreenRobust Cluster.
Applicants should have relevant degrees (Master’s for PhD, PhD for Postdoc) and experience in experimental design, greenhouse studies, biostatistical analyses, genetics, molecular plant biology, biomechanics, and scientific writing. Candidates must excel in interdisciplinary and collaborative work, be quick learners, flexible thinkers, and passionate about plant science and academia. Disabled candidates are given preference.
To apply, send a single PDF including a letter of interest, teaching and research concept, CV, and list of publications to [email protected]. Two letters of reference must be sent independently. Clearly indicate the position in your PDF file name. The deadline is April 15, 2026, with positions starting July 1, 2026.
For more information, contact Prof. Karl Schmid ([email protected]), Dr. Kasper van Gelderen ([email protected]), or Katja Tielbörger ([email protected]).
Funding details
All positions are fully funded under TVL E13 (PhD positions at 65%, Postdoc at 100%). The positions run for three years and offer access to world-class research groups, training, instrumentation, and facilities within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. Disabled candidates are given preference over equally qualified applicants.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Biology, Plant Biology, Plant Ecology, or a related field for PhD positions, and a PhD in Plant Science, Plant Ecology or equivalent for the Postdoc. Required skills include experimental design, greenhouse studies, biostatistical analyses, population genetics, scientific writing, and presentation skills. For molecular plant science, experience with molecular plant biology, experimental plant biology, computational methods, and biomechanics is needed. For the Postdoc, experience in designing and analyzing large-scale greenhouse experiments, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and understanding molecular plant sciences, biomechanics, and computational approaches is desirable. Candidates should be highly motivated, quick learners, flexible thinkers, and passionate about plant science and academia. Two letters of reference are required.
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Professor
Germany
Research Interests
Crop Science
Agronomy
Plant Breeding
Genomic
Ecological Genetics
Professor
Germany
Research Interests
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
Genetic
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Professor
Germany
Research Interests
Agriculture
Genetic
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
Biology
Professor
Germany
Research Interests
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Genetic
Biology
Professor
Germany
Research Interests
Genetic
Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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