PhD in Plant Cell and Molecular Biology Mechanical Stress Cell Cycle in Technical University of Munich – Germany

Summary

A funded PhD student position is available at the Chair of Plant Systems Biology, School of Life Sciences, Technische Universität München in Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany. The project focuses on the control of cell cycle progression by mechanical stress in plants. The successful candidate will join an interactive and collaborative team, building on established expertise in plant growth processes regulated by cell-cycle-associated kinases. Applicants should have a Master's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences, excellent English language skills, and a strong motivation for research. The position is full-time and temporary, with an application deadline of December 31, 2026. The role is available from November and will remain open until filled.

Key Facts

About the Project

The research project investigates how mechanical stress controls cell cycle progression in plants. It builds upon existing expertise in the analysis of plant growth processes regulated by cell-cycle-associated kinases. The goal is to extend this knowledge to understand the mechanisms by which mechanical stress influences the cell cycle. The project will utilize molecular, cell biological, biochemical, physiological, and genetic techniques.

Required Skills

• Highly motivated
• Excellent English language skills
• Background in molecular cell biology
• Background in biochemistry
• Background in physiology
• Background in genetics
• Background in plant systems biology
• Expertise in molecular cell biological techniques
• Expertise in biochemical techniques
• Expertise in physiological techniques
• Expertise in genetic techniques

Who Should Apply

Highly motivated PhD students with a Master's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have excellent English language skills and an interest in plant cell and molecular biology, particularly in the area of mechanical stress and cell cycle control. A background in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, or plant systems biology is desirable, along with expertise in relevant molecular, cell biological, biochemical, physiological, and genetic techniques.

About the Employer

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a university in Germany. This position is within the Chair of Plant Systems Biology at the School of Life Sciences, located in Freising-Weihenstephan. The Chair has strong expertise in molecular, cell biological, biochemical, physiological, and genetic techniques and provides access to a broad range of facilities on the TUM-Weihenstephan campus and beyond.