PhD position in Nutritional Crop Physiology within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence (f/m/d)

PhD position in Nutritional Crop Physiology within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence (f/m/d)

Institute of Crop Science - Nutritional Crop Physiology

Code: 2026/135

Application deadline: 2026-10-31

Within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence, a PhD position in molecular crop physiology shared between the group of Benjamin Neuhäuser (University of Hohenheim) and Sabine Kind (Julius Kuehn-Institute, Dossenheim) is available for the fixed term of three years starting on 01.01.2027.

The successful candidate will join the research group of Benjamin Neuhäuser and closely collaborate with Sabine Kind.

The project is part of the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence and therefore provides access to this interdisciplinary research network.

Research

Mycorrhizal symbiosis plays a crucial role in improving plant tolerance to nutrient and water limitation.

In addition, mycorrhizal fungi also contribute to plant tolerance against drought stress, improving water status, increasing biomass accumulation, and enhancing physiological performance under water deficit conditions.

In your project you will identify transport proteins involved in the establishment and maintenance of plant–mycorrhizal interactions and determine how these proteins influence symbiosis and mycorrhiza-induced plant robustness against water and nutrient stress in tomato, grapevine and apple.

Start

01.01.2027

Remuneration

up to E13 TV-L

Scope

65 %

Duration

fixed-term until 31 December 2029

Location

Stuttgart-Hohenheim

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As a university with a distinct profile, the University of Hohenheim brings together the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Business, Economics and Social Sciences.

Our green campus with everything at close quarters promotes collaboration and creates an inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work.

With us, aspiring minds find a community in which they can grow and develop.

Shape a sustainable future with us!

Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us.

Your skills and strengths count for us – regardless of age, gender, origin, or religion.

We welcome applications from people with severe disabilities or equivalent; if suitable, we will give them preferential consideration.

Have we sparked your interest?

We look forward to receiving your application through our online portal. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Benjamin Neuhäuser, Group Leader Molecular Biology, by phone on +49 711 459 22777.

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