Scientific Director (f/m/x) at the Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology
Core
Lead the scientific agenda and strategic direction of a premier European research institute in molecular plant biology, combining executive leadership with active high-impact research.
Role type
Scientific Director / CEO of a research institute
Builds
Discipline-defining breakthroughs in the biology of photosynthetic organisms
Domain
Molecular plant biology / Photosynthetic organisms
Deliverable
research
Required skills
international reputation in molecular plant biology, securing third-party funding, strategic vision, team leadership, active engagement in cutting-edge research
Preferred skills
deep connections in the international scientific landscape
Technologies
high-performance computing, advanced microscopy, proteomics, metabolomics, flow cytometry, next generation sequencing, high-throughput phenotyping
Responsibilities
shape the research agenda, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, ensure institutional excellence, lead active research programs
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
