The tolerance of plants to climatic changes and short-term fluctuations in environmental conditions is determined by their adaptation and acclimatization capacities. In the Plant Physiology group of the Freie Universitaet Berlin we are especially interested in plastid-controlled protection mechanisms, the signalling processes that adjust it to changing environmental conditions and the consequences on plant growth, productivity and survival. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who can further develop the molecular-physiological investigation of adaptive and acclimatory environmental potential of plants and teach future scientists and biology teachers in basic and advanced plant physiology.

Job description:
Your tasks:

Participation in research and teaching are expected:
- Develop and implement an independent research project with focus on the interconnection of the plastid protection system with signalling and stress control
- Participate in research projects within the Plant Physiology working group
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
- Collaborate with team members, participate in group meetings and seminars
- Teach undergraduate courses
- Mentor undergraduate and doctoral students, and supervise visitors
- Raise external research funds
- Contribute to departmental and institutional service and outreach activities.

- the position serves scientific qualification (Habilitation)

We offer:
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Opportunities for professional development and networking.
- Career training and development opportunities at Dahlem Center for Academic Teaching.

Requirements:
- completed scientific university degree (Master/Diplom) in biology, biochemistry or a related subject

- Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Physiology or a closely related field

Desirable:

- at least 3 years in the field of molecular plant sciences / plant stress physiology

- Excellent publication record
- Previous post-doctoral experience and teaching experience are preferred.
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
- The working language is English.
- Teaching is partly done in German: Very good German language skills are required at the time of the appointment.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Margarete Baier (margarete.baier@fu-berlin.de/ 030-838-53813).