PhD position in the project ‘new breeding methods and genome editing in bovine embryos’

The responsibilities include:
• working on a research project in the context of new breeding methods and genome editing in bovine embryos   
• instructing and supervising a technical staff member in the project
• assisting with student internships

Required profile:
• A completed university degree in agricultural sciences, biology, veterinary medicine, or related fields (Diploma or Master’s) is required
• Experience in the in vitro production of bovine embryos
• Strong interest in scientific questions
• Willingness to pursue a doctorate and to be accepted into the Graduate School of Forest and Agricultural Sciences (GFA) at the University of Göttingen
• Willingness to supervise project-related theses (BSc and MSc theses)
• Willingness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international research group

The position is intended to support the qualification of early-career researchers and offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.

The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It also considers itself a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life and family. The university is committed to employing more people with severe disabilities. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.

Applications with the usual documents should be submitted electronically (as a single PDF file) by June 23, 2026 , to: michael.hoelker@uni-goettingen.de .

For inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Hölker (phone: +49 551 39-23945, email: michael.hoelker@uni-goettingen.de ) .
Please submit your application documents by email only. The documents will be deleted after a retention period of three months following the conclusion of the application process.

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