The University of Oldenburg is inviting applications for a permanent W3 Professorship in Functional Plant Biology within the Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences. The position focuses on functional adaptation of plants, including research areas such as climate change, salt and drought stress, plant-microbiome interactions, and quantitative traits. The successful professor will establish and lead an independent research group, develop externally funded research, teach plant biology in German and English, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations. The application deadline is September 27, 2026, with the position scheduled to begin on October 1, 2028.