Existing knowledge on plant protection and microbiology would be an advantage. Good knowledge of the English language is a prerequisite. The University of Hannover encourages particularly women to apply for this position. Handicapped persons will be preferred when equally qualified. The contract will commence in July 2001 for a period of three years.
Duty station is Hannover, Germany.
Deadline for applications 30.04.2001. Molecular interactions between bacterial polymers and plant molecules shall be studied with various established and newly to be developed methods. These experiments may be accompanied by studies on the moleculargenetic level of resistance. Own initiative in development of new techniques is required. Validation of findings with plants grown under protected cultivation in Thailand is planned.