Research Groups

Research at the GMI is curiosity driven and covers many aspects of molecular genetics, including basic mechanisms of epigenetics, population genetics, chromosome biology, developmental biology and stress signal transduction. Arabidopsis thaliana is the primary model organism used, although other organisms are also studied. Research is carried out by independent research groups, led by senior group leaders with contracts of unlimited duration, or junior group leaders with temporary (5+3 years) appointments. The focus is on scientific excellence and publication in high impact journals. Notably, GMI researchers have one of the highest publications rates in journals such as Nature and Science in Austria.

A world-class infrastructure supports the GMI's research activities, consisting of own services, such as state-of-the-art plant growth facilities, core facilities shared with the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology and the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, and services provided by the Campus Science Support Facility (see Resources). Block funding is received from the Austrian Academy of Sciences with additional resources provided by a variety of national and international funding agencies.