Launch week offerEnds in00h00m00s
annual Promonthly Pro
University of Hohenheim
Just Landed
New Today
PhD Scientist Positions in Plant Pathology, Crop Health and Legume Product Quality University of Hohenheim in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Agriculture
Funding
Two positions are offered at 65% scope with remuneration of up to E13 TV-L. The positions are fixed-term until 31 December 2029, beginning 1 January 2027.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
Germany
University
University of Hohenheim
Apply for this position
Free with an ApplyKite account: the application link, the deadline in your tracker and a check of your fit.
Keywords
Suggested positions
About this position
The University of Hohenheim is offering two PhD scientist positions in the collaborative KörnLe project, based in the departments of phytopathology and plant product quality in Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany.
The project investigates plant health risks associated with cultivating chickpeas, lentils and dry beans. Research will address fungal, oomycetic and bacterial pathogens, crop rotation effects, biological control approaches, seed health and the quality of harvested legumes. The work is conducted in collaboration with the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture and the Agricultural Technology Center.
Depending on the research focus, the doctoral researchers will plan, conduct and evaluate practical surveys together with laboratory, greenhouse and field trials. Activities include diagnosing pathogens and selected host plant-pathogen interactions, testing biological antagonists and alternative seed treatments, and analytically examining valuable and antinutritional components in harvested crops. Researchers will also document project results, support quality assurance and statistical evaluation, and contribute to scientific publications, project reports and knowledge transfer.
The positions are embedded in the University of Hohenheim’s agricultural and natural sciences environment, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction with agricultural practice on a green campus in Stuttgart-Hohenheim.
Funding details
Two positions are offered at 65% scope with remuneration of up to E13 TV-L. The positions are fixed-term until 31 December 2029, beginning 1 January 2027.
What's required
Applicants must hold a completed university degree at Master's level or equivalent in phytopathology, plant sciences, agricultural sciences, biology, food chemistry, or a related field. Knowledge or practical experience in plant pathology, microbiology, analytical chemistry, or food analysis is expected. Experience with laboratory, greenhouse, or field trials is advantageous. Applicants should be interested in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with agricultural practice, work independently and carefully, and have excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English.
How to apply
Submit your application through the University of Hohenheim online application portal using the job advert link. For questions, contact Dr. Abbas El-Hasan by telephone at +49 711 459 22392.
Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.
Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.