Technical Assistant | Technische/r Assistent/in (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena is seeking a Technical Assistant to join the Dryland Ecosystem Processes research group. This part-time role (65%) is crucial for an international and interdisciplinary collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on climate and ecosystems. The successful candidate will be involved in field sampling campaigns, preparing and analyzing plant and soil samples for functional traits and isotopes, and supervising interns and student assistants. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that enhances our understanding of carbon-water dynamics in ecosystems and supports sustainable ecosystem management in the context of climate change. The role is ideal for someone with a background in technical assistance and laboratory experience, looking to work in a supportive, international research environment.