Academic position

The State Plant Breeding Institute of the University of Hohenheim is looking for a Research Associate (Postdoc) (f/m/d) to start on 1 May 2026, fixed-term until 30 April 2029, up to EG13 TV-L, scope of employment 100%, subject to final approval of the third-party funded project.

YOUR TASKS

• Scientific processing of the work package and support for project coordination in this interdisciplinary project, including coordination of schedules, interfaces, data flows and milestones.
• Further development, implementation and validation of breeding, selection and evaluation approaches, particularly indices for nutrient use efficiency and combined quality/stability indicators.
• Analysis and modelling of genotype-environment interactions (G×E) by integrating phenotype, weather and, where applicable, soil data (envirotyping), in order to evaluate performance, plasticity and stability.
• Comparison and evaluation of different cultivation methods in terms of yield and quality, and derivation of conclusions for breeding purposes.
• Further development of quality trait recording and evaluation (including baking quality and process parameters), with consideration given to protein-related effects (e.g. grain protein deviation and utilisation efficiency).
• Preparation, documentation and communication of results (reports, publications, presentations and transfer to breeding and practice), as well as support for third-party funding and collaborative activities.

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed a doctorate (Dr rer nat/agr) in Plant Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Biometrics/ Biostatistics, Agricultural Sciences or related disciplines.
• Very good knowledge of statistical modelling and evaluation of complex experimental and multi-environment datasets (e.g. mixed models, G×E, stability parameters); proficient in R.
• Experience with ASReml (or comparable mixed model tools).
• Experience in scientific project work, ideally including the coordination of work packages/interfaces, as well as structured documentation and reporting.
• Very good written and spoken English (publications/ presentations). Good German skills are advantageous.
• Practical experience in plant breeding field trials (planning, data collection and trial evaluation) would be an advantage.
• Class B driving licence advantageous.

Application deadline : 28.02.2026

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