Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben

The research group Assimilate Allocation and NMR applies modern techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), metabolomics and transcriptomics to study plant growth and metabolic performance.

Our lab is currently seeking to recruit a metabolomics postdoc for a DFG-funded international project. In collaboration with partners form UK and USA, the project aims to biochemically characterize growing plants and their interaction with the microbiome. For this, metabolomics combined with AI/ML will be used for deriving greater biological insights from LC-MS data.

Your tasks:

• Performing metabolomics using state-of-the-art LC/MS technology (Orbitrap).
• Experiment planning.
• Deriving biological insights from LC/MS data.
• Present and publish scientific findings.

Your qualifications and skills:

• You hold a doctorate degree/Ph.D. in biological, biochemistry, crop science related fields.
• You have knowledge of basic molecular biology/biochemistry.
• Expertise in the field of metabolomics.
• You own proficiency in data analysis and statistical software packages.

You fit to us:

• If you have a strong scientific curiosity and motivation.
• If you have enthusiasm for exploring new areas of research.
• If you are able to work autonomously and in a team.

We offer you:

• A working environment with a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• 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 project-based position limited until 31.08.2028.
• A gross salary up to 100 % E13 TV-L.

If you need further information, please feel free to contact Dr. Hardy Rolletschek Tel.: +49 (0) 39482 5686 or PD Dr. Ljudmilla Borisjuk Tel.: +49 (0) 39482 5687 directly.

What you need to know:

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone – independent from gender, origin, age, or possible disability – is welcome. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. As an institution which has been awarded the Certificate for Career and Family ("berufundfamilie”), we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online-application (http://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/job-offers/) by 25.08.2025. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Kerstin Schweigert (jobs(at)ipk-gatersleben.de). Please indicate the reference number 17/03/25 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