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The State Museum of Natural History in Stuttgart (SMNS) is seeking a Scientific Project Manager (m/f/d) for the EU-joint-project TETTRIX to start as soon as possible. The role focuses on coordinating the project and developing and implementing initiatives to promote and foster collaboration in taxonomy, including the “Taxonomy Ambassador Program” and “Taxonomists in Residence.”

• Part-time position (70%)
• Remuneration in accordance with TV-L E13
• Fixed-term contract through August 31, 2030
• Flexible working hours and partial work-from-home options available
• Application deadline: August 30, 2026

For more information about the position, the requirements, and the application process, please see the full job posting from the State Museum of Natural History in Stuttgart.

The Department of Plant Evolutionary Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is looking for a PhD student (f/m/d) with a strong interest in evolutionary developmental biology, genomics and bioinformatics.

The research project investigates the developmental genetic basis of pollinator-relevant floral traits such as shape, colour and scent in closely related Ophrys orchid species. State-of-the-art single-nucleus RNA sequencing and bioinformatic analyses will be used to identify gene regulatory networks and differences between species.

• PhD position for 3 years
• TV-L E13, 65%
• Preferred starting date: by 1 January 2027
• Location: University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart
• Application deadline:

Applicants should hold a relevant Master’s degree in biology or a related discipline and have a solid background in genomics, evolutionary and developmental biology as well as bioinformatics and statistical data analysis.

Further information about the position, requirements and application process can be found in the full job advertisement.

You can find more information on the website of Flächenagentur Baden-Württemberg GmbH.

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Betreuende:

• Valentin Schlecht, Fg. Nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Bioökonomie, v.schlecht@uni-hohenheim.de
• Dr. Ann-Catrin Fender, Kompetenzzentrum Biodiversität und Taxonomie (KomBioTa), 071145924930, anncatrin.fender@uni-hohenheim.de
• David Becker, Fg. Ökologie Tropischer Agrarsysteme, d.becker@uni-hohenheim.de
• Miriam Diez, Institut für Landschafts- und Pflanzenökologie, Fachgebiet Landschaftsökologie und Vegetationskunde, miriam.diez@uni-hohenheim.de
• Torben Weber, Institut für Landschafts- und Pflanzenökologie, Fachgebiet Landschaftsökologie und Vegetationskunde, torben.weber@uni-hohenheim.de
• Dr. Moritz von Cossel, Fachgebiet Nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Bioökonomie, moritz.cossel@uni-hohenheim.de

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Contact persons:

• Torben Weber, Institut für Landschafts- und Pflanzenökologie, Fachgebiet Landschaftsökologie und Vegetationskunde, Universität Hohenheim, torben.weber@uni-hohenheim.de
• Valentin Schlecht, Fachgebiet Nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Bioökonomie, v.schlecht@uni-hohenheim.de
• Dr. Moritz von Cossel (Erstprüfer), Fachgebiet Nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Bioökonomie, moritz.cossel@uni-hohenheim.de
• Dr. Ann-Catrin Fender, Kompetenzentrum für Biodiversität und integrative Taxonomie, 0711 45924930, anncatrin.fender@uni-hohenheim.de

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Contact persons:

• Prof. Dr. Philipp Schlüter, Plant Evolutionary Biology (190b), Garbenstr. 30 | Bio II, 1. OG | Room 32.19
  philipp.schlueter@uni-hohenheim.de

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