Student Assistant*in (f/m/d)

Student assistants (f/m/d) | Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung (ZALF) e. V. | 442

The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) as a nationally and internationally active research institute is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture – together with society. ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg). It also maintains a research station with further locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.

Student assistants (f/m/d)
02-2025

Your tasks:

•   supporting PhD students in a wide range of management practices for pot and field experiments, including tasks such as weeding and weighing the pots
•   carrying plant samples from the field to the laboratory
•   supporting PhD students with crop measurements (e.g., leaf area index and biomass) in both field and pot experiments
•   processing field data in the requested format

Your qualifications:

•   enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, currently attending a German university, preferably in the field of life sciences
•   physical ability to carry packages weighing up to 10 kg (for field sampling) is required
•   independent, structured way of working and strong organizational skills
•   excellent written and spoken English skills required
•   experience with agricultural field work is desirable
•   very good knowledge of common software programs (especially Microsoft Office)
•   having a class B driving license ad driving practice is desirable

What we offer:

•   an interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and self-reliance
•   a collegial and open-minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
•   payment according to the usual hourly rates for student/scientific assistants of the state of Brandenburg
•   learning to operate various advanced field measurement devices, including a photosynthesis meter and hyperspectral sensors

For cost reasons, application documents or extensive publications can only be returned if an adequately stamped envelope is attached.

If you apply, we collect and process your personal data in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the EU GDPR only for the processing of your application and for purposes that result from possible future employment with the ZALF. Your data will be deleted after six months.

Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF),

Eberswalder Straße 84, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany

Contact of Human resource management: p*******l@****.de

www.zalf.de