Forschung und Entwicklung

Wissenschaftliche MA/Promotion

01.05.2026

25.03.2026 (noch 12 Tage)

Deutschland

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The Quantitative Genetics research group is interested in developing statistical genomics toolboxes to decipher the genetic architecture of important crop traits, such as grain yield, adaptation-related traits, and heterosis. In the era of large population size and dense genomic data such as whole-genome sequencing, new algorithms are needed to remove the bottleneck of computational load for such a development. In the frame of a third party funded research project, we are looking for a PhD Student to work on and develop breeding strategies to mine comprehensive winter-wheat populations:

Your tasks:

+Curate large datasets in wheat,
+ Develop and implement novel approaches for genome-wide predictions of complex traits.

Your qualifications and skills:

+ You hold a MSc in plant science, plant breeding, biology, or a related quantitative field.
+ You have hands-on experience in crop genomics and managing genotyping data.
+ You bring first experience with biostatistics methods, e.g. with mixed-models.
+ You are familiar with data analysis using programming languages like R, and/or Python.
+ You have excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across disciplines.

We offer you:

+ the opportunity to work in a world-class research center with state-of-the-art facilities and scientists from all over the world.
+ a collegial working atmosphere.
+ a 3-year PhD position, starting earliest by 01.05.2026.
+ a gross salary up to 65% E13 TV-L.

Your application:
More details you can find here:
https://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/karriere/stellenangebote/stellenangebot/phd-student-f-m-d-5

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 25.03.2026.Please indicate the reference number 09/02/26 in your correspondence. Foreign qualifications must carry out an equivalence test in Germany, which is subject to a fee. This must be presented in the event of later hiring: https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability