Scientist (f,m,div) in Molecular Biology

Published on: 12.03.2026

Designation: Vollzeitbeschäftigung als Wissenschaftler*in (Molekularbiologie)
Provider: Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) e.V.
Provider's website: https://igzev.de/karriere/stellenanzeigen
Requirements: abgeschlossenes Master-/Diplomstudium mit Promotion
Employment from: zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt
Duration of Employment: 24 Monate
Place of work: Großbeeren
Payment: bis zur EG 13 TV-L
Application documents: motivation letter, CV and academic certificates
Mail: bewerbung@igzev.de
Phone:
position at the Ruhr-University: externe Stelle

The scientist will be part of the research group “Stress and Developmental Integration” at Leibniz Institute of Vegetable an Ornamental Crops (IGZ). Our group is interested to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the developmental adaptations of plants such as tomato to recurring temperature stresses. We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Scientist (f,m,div) in Molecular Biology, Reference number: 02/2026/1.

Employment will be initially for two years. The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to EG 13, full time. The position is suitable for part-time work.

The project aims to investigate how plant developmental processes respond to temperature changes and how plants adapt to temperature stress. This project focuses on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) as a model crop species. In particular, the project seeks to identify the molecular and regulatory mechanisms that enable plants to perceive, respond to, and remember recurring heat stress at the cellular level. By analyzing gene expression dynamics, transcriptional regulatory networks, and developmental responses under stress conditions, the project aims to improve our understanding of plant stress adaptation. Ultimately, this knowledge may support the development of climate-resilient tomato cultivars with improved growth and productivity under fluctuating environmental conditions.
More information you can find here: https://igzev.de/karriere/stellenanzeigen/2026-03-12-scientist-fmdiv-molecular-biology-kennz-0220261