Agrarwissenschaftler*in (f/m/d)

20.11.2024

Agricultural Scientist (f/m/d)

Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald

Research and Development

FROM IDEA TO PROTOTYPE

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST (f/m/d)

• Fixed-term contract for 2 years (with an option of extension and permanent employment, subject to prerequisites and financial resources)
• Full-time appointment (40 hours/week)
• Target salary according to TV-L, E13 (gross salary range depending on experience, see renumeration table 2024)

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implementation of experiments to assess the efficacy of plasma treatments for the cultivation of crops concerning seed hygiene, seed germination, plant health, and plant development;
• Research on underlying mechanisms of plasma treatments for the inactivation of seed-borne pathogens and pathogens responsible for plant diseases;
• Investigate the influence of plasma treatments on seed germination processes and plant metabolic processes, e.g. growth stimulation, climate adaption, or nutrient balance;
• Evaluation, documentation, and presentation of results and findings in journal publications, at scientific conferences, for interest groups, and at trade shows;
• Cooperate with colleagues, clients, academic and industry partners on the development of technical solutions for the introduction of plasma methods into farming practice;
• Initiative and participation in the acquisition of public and industry funding;
• Contribution to scientific exchange and further development of the field of research.

YOUR PROFILE:

• PhD in either agricultural sciences, biology with a focus on plant growth, plant pathology, microbiology, or any comparable area
• Expertise in the field of plasma treatments for agricultural applications documented by a pertinent publication record
• Good knowledge of experimental and analytical methods for the study of microbial inactivation (on seeds and/or plants), seed germination, and plant growth
• Ideally good knowledge for the study of metabolic processes in plants, in plant genomics, and in plant proteomics
• Experience in the design and successful implementation of research projects
• Motivation for application-oriented research in an interdisciplinary environment
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and ideally also in German

OUR OFFER FOR YOU:

• Compensation according to collective salary agreement of Länder (TV-L) including employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, maternity leave and retirement benefits
• Creative environment with technical facilities at the highest level
• Extensive qualification measures for your personal development
• Networking opportunities at national and international conferences and in cooperation with national and international industry partners
• Internal institutional laboratory tours (“What do the colleagues do?”)
• Flexible working hours and possibility of home-office days
• In-house German course free of charge
• A working environment certified as family-friendly
• 30 vacation days per year (plus: December 24 and 31)
• Online Sports courses (“Moving break”)
• Staff kitchen

ABOUT INP

Our institute ranks among the largest and most modern institutions in the field of low-temperature plasmas worldwide. In an international working environment, we conduct socially relevant research within our core areas Renewable Energies & Bioeconomy, Plasma Chemistry & Process Technology and Health & Hygiene. Currently the INP employs about 200 scientists and staff at three locations (Greifswald, Rostock and Karlsburg).

For further information, please visit our website at www.leibniz-inp.de.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with the common documents (cover letter, CV, copies of academic degrees and letters of reference) giving the keyword „0572 Agricultural Scientist” until 12th of December 2024.

Your performance and personality count, regardless of your age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability or ideology. We look forward to receiving your applications!

The INP wants equal participation of men and women, especially in science. There are many good reasons why it is worthwhile to promote specifically the potential of women. Qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

CONTACT:

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Jürgen Kolb (tel. +49 3834/554 - 3950; e-mail: juergen.kolb(at)inp-greifswald.de).

Please send your applications to*:

Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)

Mrs Gabriele Lembke

Human Resources Department

Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2

17489 Greifswald

E-Mail: bewu(at)inp-greifswald.de

* Unfortunately, we cannot refund any expenses associated with the application or job interview due to budgetary regulations.