Student research assistant (m/f/d) field experiments

We are looking for a student assistant within the DFG-funded "cropT" project to assist with field work. The two-year field experiment includes two temperature and water level treatments. Objective: To improve understanding of plant growth under drought and heat stress through correct attribution of the influences of air, plant, and soil temperatures on plant growth and development.

We are offering a 4-6 month time limited contract starting in April for 60-80 h/Monat supporting our experiment in Dedelow, Brandenburg as a

Your tasks:

• assistance in data collection in the field (LAI, manual measurements of plant and soil temperature, phenological observations, field notes, etc.)
• assistance in the installation and dismantling of field sensors and fieldwork
• support in verifying collected data
• assistance in the daily maintenance of sensors

Your qualifications:

• reliable and interested in (agro-)ecological research
• ideally experience in fieldwork and/or with Rstudio
• willingness to work in the field, at times under variable weather conditions
• ideally possession of a driver's license
• good German language skills in both speaking and writing, English also advantageous
• ongoing master's studies in a relevant field (geoecology, ecology, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, physics, remote sensing, etc.)

We offer:

• an interdisciplinary working environment
• a collegial and open-minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
• working outside and accommodation at the research station close to Prenzlau
• the opportunity to collect data for your own master's thesis within the project and to be supervised within the working group
• company ticket
• salary according to the usual hourly rates for student/scientific assistants in Brandenburg State

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  with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number 133-2023 until 15 Februrary 2024.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Frau Diane Cooke, diane.cooke(at)zalf.de or Tel. 033432/82-4095.

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

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