Head of Research Group for Plant-Microorganism Interactions | Leiter:in der Forschungsgruppe zu Pflanzen-Mikroorganismen-Wechselwirkungen (Job-ID 19/2025)

Job Summary

This role seeks an experienced expert to lead a research group focused on plant-microorganism interactions within sustainable horticulture. The successful candidate will coordinate research activities, manage projects, and publish findings in international journals. A key responsibility involves acquiring third-party funding for research related to horticultural practice. The position also requires conceptual collaboration in the leadership team to further develop the research center beyond 2028. This is an opportunity to actively shape the future of modern, ecologically sustainable horticulture by advancing understanding of molecular mechanisms, plant and substrate microbiomes, and the application of microbial consortia to improve horticultural substrates and production systems.