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Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.
The TRR 341 is a Collaborative Research Centre funded by the German
Research Foundation (DFG) at the Universities of Cologne (UoC), Düsseldorf
(HHU), Bochum (RUB), Marburg (UMR), Potsdam and Ilmenau (TUIL), as well
as Julius-Kühn Institute (JKI), Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and the Max
Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ). In a joint and interdi-
sciplinary approach integrating plant molecular biology, evolutionary and
quantitative genetics and ecology, we are investigating the genetic underpin-
nings of plant responses and adaptation to global environmental changes. Our
collective aim is to provide resources in molecular and genetic data and tools
to better understand the molecular basis of plant adaptation. We thereby hope
to support current and future efforts for the preservation of plant biodiversity.
YOUR TASKS
» In this project we aim to combine species distribution models and
quantitative genetics to understand the adaptive potential of plants to
changing environments. We are therefore looking for candidates with
interests in evolutionary questions and plant research.
YOUR PROFILE
» The successful candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g.
computational biology, evolutionary genetics, plant ecology), ideally with
a background in population genetics, quantitative genetics, computatio-
nal biology or equivalent. We are seeking for candidates with good basic
knowledge of species distribution modelling and evolutionary biology,
with strong computational skills (e.g. knowledge in bash, R or Python),
as well as excellent oral and written English communication skills. The
position will be based at the University of Cologne (UoC).
WE OFFER
» As a TRR 341 early career researcher, you will benefit from the unique and
interdisciplinary TRR 341 research network in the field of Plant Ecologi-
cal Genetics that bundles the expertise of excellent scientists from the
nine different research institutions. We are dedicated to support your
scientific and career development as future experts in Plant Ecological
Genetics. Regular meetings with other members of the TRR 341 com-
munity of all career levels will provide you with ample opportunities for
interdisciplinary exchanges, in addition to both technical and soft skill
training if desired.
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Flexible working time models
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women
will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities
Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We
also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of
their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual
orientation and identity.
The position is available as soon as possible on a full-time basis (39,83
hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 30 June
2030. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and has the
appropriate personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration
group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please send your application (without a photo) with proof of the required
qualifications online with the reference number Wiss2607-07 to https://job-
portal.uni-koeln.de. Please provide the following as proof of qualification: a
letter of motivation, a CV (including the contact details of two references)
and degree certificates. All personal information provided will be processed
according to the local data protection regulations (DSGVO). The application
deadline is 31.07.2026.
For further inquiries, please contact ([email protected]) and take a
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Postdoctoral Researcher Position (f/m/x)
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
