W1 Juniorprofessorship for Plastid Homeostasis (m/f/d)

Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technical university in Germany is seeking a researcher in organelle biology to join their faculty. The ideal candidate will have a successful research background focused on plastid homeostasis and be able to teach in both English and German. This position offers opportunities to contribute to international research initiatives and develop teaching skills. Applicants are encouraged to submit research interests, CV, and publications by January 9, 2026, for this full-time role.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record of research achievements in plastid homeostasis.
• Ability to teach in both German and English.
• Strong publication record expected.

Aufgaben

• Represent the field of organelle biology in research and teaching.
• Conduct research on microalgae for biotechnological applications.
• Contribute to the TR-CRC initiative 'Organellostasis'.

Kenntnisse

Outstanding research achievements in organelle biology

Very good didactic skills

Experience in plastid homeostasis

Familiarity with synthetic biology

Ausbildung

PhD in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

Organisation/Company Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau Department Biology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 9 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

With about 17,000 students, more than 300 professorships and around 160 degree programs, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is the technical university of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a place of top international research, it offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.

The position is limited to six years. An orienting evaluation of the performance in teaching and research or the arts will take place at the earliest after the third and at the latest before the end of the fourth year of employment.

Your tasks include:

The successful candidate should represent the field of organelle biology in research and teaching. Candidates are expected to have a proven track record of outstanding research achievements in respect to their academic career stage in the field of plastid homeostasis with a focus on protein, metabolite, lipid or redox homeostasis. The main model system should be an eukaryotic microalga, but in addition to that a land plant can also be included. In addition, research approaches on the use of microalgae for biotechnological applications using synthetic biology are welcome.

Your profile:

The thematic focus should strengthen the faculty’s existing research priorities in membrane and systems biology. In particular, the strengthening of our new TR-CRC initiative “Organellostasis” is expected, in which mechanisms for the maintenance of homeostasis in chloroplasts and mitochondria are investigated. Furthermore, a fit to one of the specializations of the English-language Master's degree program in biology is required. A very good publication record and the basis for an internationally competitive research profile are expected for the career path to date. In addition, very good didactic skills are expected, depending on the specific thematic focus and commitment to teaching in the Bachelor's and Master's programs. Teaching responsibilities may be fulfilled in either German or English.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and the RPTU advocate a supervision concept in which a high degree of presence at the university location is expected. In addition to the general service requirements, the hiring requirements regulated in § 54 of the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Education Act apply.

RPTU stands for the diversity of all employees. We welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethnic and social origin, age, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation or identity. Severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status will be given preference if they are suitably qualified and suitable (please enclose proof of severe disability/equal status with your application). RPTU strives to increase the proportion of women in areas in which women are underrepresented. Applications from female and male scientists from abroad are expressly encouraged.

Your application:

We look forward to receiving your detailed application no later than 09.01.2026. Please submit your application through our application portal (https://jobs.rptu.de ), including a curriculum vitae, a description of past and future research interests, information on previous teaching experience and third-party funding acquisition, as well as a list of publications and up to four original research papers. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February. For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Johannes Herrmann by phone at [phone].