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Hochschule Geisenheim University

PhD position in plant virus analysis at Geisenheim University

Deadline
717 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Germany
Language
English

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Doctoral contract at Geisenheim University in Germany, open to candidates with a master’s degree or equivalent in the life sciences or related fields. The role comes with a salary on the TV-H E13 scale, an occupational pension, 30 days of annual leave, regional transport in Hesse, and remote work after onboarding. Applications are submitted online, with a confirmed deadline of 28 October 2028.

Verified on 29 October 2026

This PhD position at Geisenheim University in Germany offers a 65% research assistant role focusing on RNA sequencing. The candidate receives a salary, pension, annual leave, and remote work options, with applications open until November 24, 2026. Applications close on 28 October 2028, that is in 717 days.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Required degree

    “A completed scientific university degree (Master’s or university diploma) in biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, plant sciences, horticulture, agricultural sciences, or a related discipline that qualifies you for doctoral studies; alternatively, a corresponding degree program that is in its final phase at the time of application”

  • Connaissances en biologie moléculaire

    “Basic knowledge and initial practical experience with molecular biology methods, such as RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, or sequencing”

  • Connaissances en ligne de commande

    “Basic knowledge of using the Linux/Unix command line”

  • Anglais courant écrit et parlé

    “Excellent written and spoken English skills”

  • Date de début

    “**When?** 1st January 2027”

Assets

  • Prise en compte préférentielle des personnes handicapées

    “People with disabilities (within the meaning of Section 2(2) and (3) of SGB IX) will be given preferential consideration where equally qualified.”

  • Encouragement des femmes qualifiées

    “We therefore expressly encourage women with the relevant qualifications to apply.”

Watch points

  • Deux dates limites différentes visibles

    “Application deadline: 24 November 2026”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is « 65 % »: it is not a cosmetic detail, it defines the actual contract level and changes how the offer should be read. Selection mainly hinges on two concrete proofs: your hands-on molecular biology ability and your comfort with the Linux/Unix command line. If your master’s degree is still in progress, you need to show clearly that it will be completed by the time you apply. Prepare a file where English, lab techniques, and command-line work are immediately visible, then submit the application online.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

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Salary and benefits

  • Salaryrémunération selon l'expérience et les qualifications dans la plage de la pay band 13 du régime salarial TV-H
  • Pension d'entreprisecompany pension scheme
  • Congés annuels30 jours de congé annuel
  • Transport régionalLandesTicket Hessen 2026 pour utilisation gratuite des transports publics locaux et régionaux dans le Hesse
  • Remote workingoption générale de télétravail après la période d'intégration

Countries covered

Applicants with a master’s degree or equivalent university diploma in biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, plant sciences, horticulture, agricultural sciences, or a related field, including those whose degree is in its final stage at the time of application, may apply. At equal qualification, people with disabilities are given preferential consideration, and qualified women are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Application pathway

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  2. Prepare the documents

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  3. Submit on the official site

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  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses
  • Language proof, if requested

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