Network Analysis and Modelling

IPK Gatersleben is a large, internationally recognized centre of plant research that addresses problems of
modern biology with an emphasis on crop plants. Our scientific expertise integrates a broad diversity of
disciplines to elucidate the mechanisms underlying processes of plant development, metabolism, and
interactions with the environment. Our research aims at the generation of fundamental knowledge and the
development of genetic and biotechnological tools to spur the knowledge-based use of plant-genetic
resources to optimize a variety of crop traits. Frequently, this involves co-operation with various national
and international universities as well as public-private partnerships.
For the Department of Molecular Genetics we look for a
Research Group Leader
Network Analysis and Modelling
The position is open immediately and is available initially for five years. After this period and positive
evaluation, a permanent position will be offered.
Within the research focus areas of the Molecular Genetics Department, vegetative growth and seed
formation, the new research group Network Analysis and Modelling carries out integrative analyses of
systems biology data, derives networks and analyses their structure and dynamics, and models the
underlying plant developmental and metabolic processes. In close collaboration with experimental research
groups extensive *omics data sets in conjunction with spatially and temporally resolved phenotypic trait
data are analyzed. The interdisciplinary research group develops, implements and uses suitable algorithms,
software-systems, and mathematical models. In addition to the group leader position a scientist position is
allocated to the group and to be filled.
Your tasks:
As research group leader you carry out independent and internationally highly visible research within the
frame of the goals of IPK and the Department Molecular Genetics. You instruct and guide the members of
your group and you raise third party research funding. In addition, you co-ordinate the bioinformatics
research activities of IPK in the areas of systems biology, network analyses, and modelling.
Your qualification:
You have a PhD in bioinformatics or related areas of informatics or plant biology and you have a good
reputation in this field of research gained through own high-ranking work. You have strong expertise in
plant bioinformatics, in database management, and in programming. You have basic knowledge in
molecular physiology and developmental biology of plants and in statistics. You are competent in personnel
management and knowledge transfer, you are interested in interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration
and you are able to raise research funds.
Further information on the position is available through Prof. Dr. Thomas Altmann accessible under
[email protected] or phone: +49 (0) 39482 5214.
The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented,
and therefore explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. The IPK was awarded the
Hertie Foundation's work and balance certificate ("berufundfamilie") for its family-friendly working
conditions. The IPK campus is located in the immediate vicinity of a local day care center and primary
school (Grundschule). Gross salary will be up to E14 TV-L.
Your application:
Please send your application (incl. CV, Letter of Interest, two references) to Ms. Gläser citing the
reference number 13/04/15. Please contact her also for questions regarding the application and
selection procedure.
Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK)
Ms. Gläser
Corrensstraße 3, OT Gatersleben
06466 Stadt Seeland
Germany
email: [email protected]
phone: +49 (0) 39482 5101
www.ipk-gatersleben.

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