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.

The Isotope Biogeochemistry and Gas Fluxes group is looking for a student assistant to support field and laboratory work in various projects investigating fluxes and pools within the water cycle. The project aims to obtain a comprehensive picture of the processes related to the cycling of water by using stable isotope techniques in agricultural soils and plants. Specifically, we want to obtain a comprehensive understanding of plant water use in an Agroforestry setting focusing on the impact of tree rows on the ecosystem water balance, also in the context of climate change.

We are offering a position for 12 months (extension possible), starting earliest 1st December (40-80h per month) located at ZALF in Müncheberg as

Student assistant (f/m/d)
94-2024

Your tasks:

• assistance during laboratory and field experiments related to the water cycling using stable isotope techniques
• organization and preparation of soil and plant for basic and stable isotope analyses
• laboratory based cryogenic extraction of water from soils and plant material
• assistance during laboratory stable water isotope analysis

Your qualifications:

• student in hydrology, agriculture, biology, geo-ecology or related disciplines at a German university
• work independently with high reliability
• first experience in the laboratory and field is an advantage
• driver license is an advantage

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
• practical work in the exciting research field of climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture
• insight into scientific practice at a renowned, non-university research institute
• flexible working hours
• payment according to the usual hourly rates for student/scientific assistants of the state of Brandenburg

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications are favored. The filling of the position in part-time is possible in principle. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application below). For e-mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number 94-2024 until 10.11.2024 to (see button e-mail application below).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Maren Dubbert, Email: ; +49 (0) 33432/82-475.

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

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