PhD position in Extracellular RNA communication in plant-microbe interaction (f/m/x)

The Weiberg lab is located at the Faculty of Biology of the LMU. The successful candidate will conduct research within the scope of a German Research Foundation (DFG)-funded project in the frame of the collaborative Research Unit 5116 - exRNA concentrating on cross-kingdom RNA interference in plant-pathogen interactions. For more information, please visit our lab page (weiberglab.org).

Your tasks

• Develop computational tools to analyse mRNA and small RNA transcriptomics data
• Apply genetic, biochemical, and cell biological tools to characterize small RNA function during infection of plants
• Interact with computer scientists and experimental researchers dealing with extracellular RNA
• Advance understanding on how pathogens manipulate plants via extracellular RNA

Your profile

• Master degree in Biology or in a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with plants and a strong background in molecular biology
• Proficiency in statistics and R language
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Enthusiasm for research and “can-do”-mentality

We offer you

• A strongly motivated, international, and committed team embedded in a highly interdisciplinary research environment
• Advanced training opportunities
• Become a member of an international graduate school in Plant Sciences

The position is available immediately on a 65 % basis with a salary according to TV-L13 pay scale of the German public sector.

Please apply online by sending your documents in a single pdf file to a.weiberg@lmu.de with proof of the required qualifications including a CV, a one-page motivation letter, and contact information of 2-3 academic reference. The application deadline is 15.10.2024.