Agrarwissenschaftler/-in gesucht bei Forschungsinstitut für Nutztierbiologie (FBN) in Dummerstorf / 23.04.2025

Our task is to develop sustainable livestock farming in a globalized world. Resource efficiency, taking into account local and global environmental and climate impacts, is just as much a focus as the welfare and health of animals and the safety of the food derived from them. The Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) stands for innovative research in international, multidisciplinary teams and a modern research infrastructure. Our green, natural campus is just a short drive from the lively coastal city of Rostock. The Competence Area `Nutrition and Metabolism´ invites applications for a Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects in the field of skeletal muscle biology in the working group “Muscle-Fat-Interaction”. It is expected that the candidate will contribute to ongoing projects as well as to develop and conduct own research projects in the field of cross talk between skeletal muscle, adipose and further tissues in farm and model animal species.

We are looking for a highly motivated reasearcher with a PhD/doctoral degree in biology, animal or veterinary science or related fields. The candidate should have basic knowledge of animal physiology and experience with molecular and biochemical techniques as well as cell culture and sampling techniques. The applicant is expected to develop and to pursue projects, to apply for third –party funding and to publish results. Working languages are German and English.

**** initially for 36 months (extension possible), full-time, starting at the earliest possible date. If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the payment will be in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal states (TV-L), pay grade E 13 TV-L- Opportunity of qualification for independent research in the field of muscle biology - Multifaceted and challenging research tasks in a performance‐oriented and family‐friendly environment - Modern equipment and integration in international and national research projects - Participation in the company pension scheme (VBL) - Assistance with formal issues while settling into the new living environment The FBN is an internationally-oriented research institute performing basic and applied research on the biology of farmed animals. As equal opportunities and diversity are important components of our HR policy, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.