Research Associate/PhD position in “Integrative Infection Biology: Crop-Livestock Biology”

On a uniquely beautiful campus, the University of Hohenheim, a profile university, unites the three faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences, with approximately 9,000 students enrolled. Our green campus, with its short distances between buildings, fosters collaboration and creates a vibrant and inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work for our approximately 2,000 employees. We are shaping a sustainable future and developing solutions for the societal challenges of our time. Here, aspiring minds find a community in which they can grow and develop.
The research area “Integrative Infection Biology: Crop-Livestock Biology” (460 k) focuses on significant infectious diseases. The emphasis is on the characterization of pathogens in crops and livestock, their detection, and fundamental questions in pathogen-host interaction.
Subject to expected approval, the university is seeking a Research Associate (m/f/d) to start no later than October 1, 2026, for a fixed term of 36 months, salary group E13 TV-L, 75%

YOUR TASKS

• Planning and collaboration in the third-party funded project on bacterial diseases in the so-called “Oak Decline”
• Genome sequencing and bioinformatic comparative analyses of bacterial pathogens
• Differentiation of strains with regard to the encoded virulence factors and in diagnostics
• Presentation of work results in lectures, reports and publications

YOUR PROFILE

• MSc degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biology or a related discipline
• Knowledge of molecular biology, phytopathology and/or microbiology
• Willingness to travel on business
• Interest in a PhD
• Advantageous: Prior knowledge of sequencing and genome analysis; driver’s license; German language skills

WHAT SETS US APART 

• Top 10 most attractive employers in the region 
• A vibrant and innovative working environment on a green campus with short distances.
• Secure job & excellent work-life balance
• Flexible working hours & mobile working
• Diverse training and further education opportunities & modern personnel and organizational development
• Job ticket & JobBike, cafeteria, health promotion & university sports                                                                     

The University of Hohenheim promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Your knowledge, skills, and strengths are important to us, regardless of age, gender, origin, or religion. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. People with disabilities and those with equivalent status are also particularly welcome to apply and will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are essentially equal.

We look forward to receiving your application, which you should submit by June 7, 2026 , via our online portal or by email to the secretariat (farnaz.mehrfam@uni-hohenheim.de). Applications may also be submitted in English. For any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Kube directly (phone +49 711-459-24910).

Application deadline: June 7, 2026