PhD Position in Molecular Physiology, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany

PhD Position in Molecular Physiology: GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is offering a PhD position focused on the molecular physiology of seagrass stress ecology. This position is part of the DFG Research Unit “PlantCoChallenge” and aims to explore stress tolerance mechanisms in the seagrass Zostera marina. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an international research environment with access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.

Summary Table

Designation: PhD Position (m/f/d) “Molecular Physiology of Seagrass Stress Ecology”

Research Area: Molecular Physiology, Stress Ecology, Marine Biology

Location: GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany

Eligibility/Qualification: Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related fields

Job Description: Research on seagrass stress tolerance using omic approaches and systems biology

How to Apply: Online application by June 26th, 2024

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on seagrass stress tolerance mechanisms
• Utilize high-throughput microbiome analysis, transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis
• Collaborate within the PlantCoChallenge network
• Participate in workshops and courses
• Integration into marine and climate research

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related subject
• Experience with metabolomic or transcriptomic analyses
• Basic knowledge in plant physiology or plant stress ecology
• Basic skills in scripting languages (Python or PERL) or multivariate statistics (R-package)
• Proficiency in English

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in eco-evolutionary experiments
• Experience with microbiological techniques
• Knowledge of seagrasses or other macrophytes
• Knowledge in coastal marine ecology
• Research diving qualification

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online by June 26th, 2024. The application should include all necessary documents and references.

Contact Information

For further information or inquiries, please contact Prof. Thorsten Reusch at treusch(at)geomar.de or bewerbung(at)geomar.de, referencing “Seagrass Stress Ecology”. For more details about GEOMAR and the Helmholtz Association, visit or .

GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified female scientists and those with disabilities.

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