Kai Voss-Fels

Hochschule Geisenheim University is hiring a PhD researcher in grapevine virus genomics in its Department of Plant Breeding in Geisenheim, Germany. The doctoral project focuses on detecting and characterizing Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus (GPGV) using Oxford Nanopore RNA and cDNA sequencing. Research topics include viral genetic diversity, plant-virus diagnostics, and virus-host interactions, combining genomics with applied plant virology and grapevine research. The position is part of a collaborative project involving DLR Neustadt and WBI Freiburg. Applications are due by 24 November 2026. Interested candidates should consult the position details and apply through the provided application link.