Jennifer Schoberer

Jennifer Schoberer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Cell Biology. Her research focuses on subcellular transport mechanisms in plant cells, particularly N-glycan processing and Golgi apparatus dynamics.

• Education:
  • PhD in Biology, BOKU (2005-2008)
  • Diploma in Biology, University of Vienna (2000-2005)

Research Interests encompass plant glycobiology, cell biology, and advanced imaging technologies. She investigates the biogenesis and dynamics of plant secretory organelles, physiological roles of N-glycans, and recombinant glycoprotein production in plants.

Scientific Trends from her recent work highlight interactions of Golgi-resident enzymes like MNS3, their localization via cis-Golgi motifs, and the application of live-cell confocal microscopy for studying protein trafficking in Arabidopsis.

• Scientific Awards:
  • FWF Hertha-Firnberg Research Fellowship (2014-2019)
  • FWF Erwin-Schrödinger Research Fellowship (2010-2013)

Grants and Positions include tenure-track roles at BOKU since 2021, senior scientist positions (2020-2021), and postdoctoral fellowships. She contributes to academic teaching and has presented internationally on plant protein trafficking.

Laboratory and Team are part of BOKU's Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Cell Biology, focusing on integrating plant secretory pathway research with societal knowledge transfer.