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University of Cologne

Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant-Microbe Interactions (Plant Science, Microbiology, Genetics) University of Cologne in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Microbiology

Funding

Full-time postdoctoral position for up to 3 years at TV-L E13 salary scale (German public sector), with state-of-the-art laboratories, research infrastructure, training opportunities, and flexible working/remote work options.

Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

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Germany

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University of Cologne

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Keywords

Microbiology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Comparative Genomics
Bacterial Genetics
Genetic
Plant-microbe Interaction
Bioinformatic
Transcriptomic

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Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) in plant-microbe interactions at the University of Cologne, Institute for Plant Sciences / CEPLAS, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

This postdoctoral opening focuses on molecular plant-microbe interactions, with particular emphasis on biotrophic fungal pathogens and smut fungi. The Terrestrial Microbiology lab is looking for a self-motivated researcher with a strong interest in fungal effector biology and/or intermicrobial interactions. The project includes investigating the role of effector proteins in microbial competition of plant-colonizing smut fungi, managing a research project, publishing results, and developing an independent research focus.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Biology or a related discipline, a proven background in molecular plant-microbe interactions, mandatory expertise in microbial genetics, and appreciated experience in computational data analysis (comparative genomics, transcriptomics, and/or amplicon sequencing). Excellent English skills are required. The role also includes supervision of undergraduate projects and contribution to BSc/MSc teaching activities.

Funding and conditions: full-time position (39.83 hours/week) for up to 3 years, paid according to TV-L E13. The employer offers state-of-the-art laboratories, strong research infrastructure, advanced training, occupational health support, flexible working time models, and remote work options.

Application: apply online via the University of Cologne job portal using reference number Wiss2609-10. The deadline is 2026-10-18. For questions, contact Professor Dr Gunther Doehlemann at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral position for up to 3 years at TV-L E13 salary scale (German public sector), with state-of-the-art laboratories, research infrastructure, training opportunities, and flexible working/remote work options.

What's required

PhD in Biology or a related discipline; strong proven background in molecular plant-microbe interactions; evidence of expertise in microbial genetics is mandatory; hands-on experience in computational data analysis such as comparative genomics, transcriptomics and/or amplicon sequencing is appreciated; excellent written and spoken English.

How to apply

Apply online via the University of Cologne job portal and upload proof of the required qualifications without a photo. Use reference number Wiss2609-10 and submit before the deadline.

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