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Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbial Ecology and Bioinformatics Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ) in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral position paid according to TV-L up to pay scale 13, based on qualification and research experience, with a fixed term of two years.
Deadline
Nov 24, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)
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About this position
The Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ) in Großbeeren is offering a two-year postdoctoral position in the research group Plant-Microbe Systems. The group investigates interactions between plants, their associated microbiomes, and the environment, with the aim of developing microbiome-informed strategies for sustainable, climate-resilient crop production.
The successful candidate will work at the interface of microbial ecology, bioinformatics, statistics, and field-based plant science. The post combines laboratory work on environmental and plant-associated samples with computational analysis of sequencing data and ecological datasets. You will be involved in microbiological and molecular work, bioinformatic quality control and processing, statistical modelling, and support for field sampling across ongoing group projects.
The role also includes research communication and collaboration within the team, including the writing of scientific publications and presentation of results at conferences. In addition, the postholder will co-supervise Bachelor's and Master's students and contribute to the broader research activities of the Plant-Microbe Systems group at IGZ.
The institute describes itself as a modern research environment for horticultural sciences, embedded in the Leibniz Association, with a committed team and a project structure that combines molecular, bioinformatic, statistical, and field-based approaches.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral position paid according to TV-L up to pay scale 13, based on qualification and research experience, with a fixed term of two years.
What's required
A completed PhD in microbial ecology, bioinformatics, or a related natural science field is required. The advert asks for hands-on experience with molecular laboratory techniques such as cultivation, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing library preparation, strong bioinformatics skills for analysing high-throughput sequencing data, advanced programming skills in R for data wrangling, visualisation, and reproducible workflows, and advanced competence in statistical modelling and analysis including mixed-effects models and multivariate statistics. Applicants should be willing and able to carry out basic field work, have fluent English language skills, with German considered an advantage, and be open, flexible, positive team players who can also take initiative. A Class B driver's license is an advantage because business trips are expected.
How to apply
Send a complete application by e-mail as a single PDF document. Include a motivation letter, CV, academic certificates, the contact details of two references, and your earliest possible starting date. Submit it to [email protected] by 2026-11-24.
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