Student Assistant for Harvest and Seed Processing | Student Assistants (f/m/d) for Harvest and Seed Processing
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzen- genetik und Kulturpflanzen- forschung (IPK)
Job Summary
This role offers student assistants the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge basic research in plant architecture, specifically focusing on cereal inflorescence development and its impact on yield. Day-to-day tasks involve hands-on work with plant materials, including harvesting individual spikes and assisting with larger row and plot harvests. The successful candidate will also support data collection in both field and greenhouse trials and be involved in post-harvest processing. This position is ideal for a quick learner who is reliable, punctual, diligent, and capable of organizing their work independently. It provides valuable insight into a world-class research center with state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse international scientific community.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- Ability to learn quickly and grasp workflows easily
- Reliability and punctuality
- Diligence in work execution
- Independent work organization
Languages
Additional
- Foreign qualifications must undergo a fee-based equivalence test in Germany, which must be presented if hired. The position is temporary, from August 15, 2025, to September 30, 2025. This is a part-time role, 60 hours per month.
More Jobs from Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzen- genetik und Kulturpflanzen- forschung (IPK)
Postdoctoral Scientist in Root Genetics | Postdoctoral scientist (f/m/d) in the field of Root Genetics
Oct 2, 2025
This Postdoctoral Scientist position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ERC-funded p...
Student Research Assistant in Wheat Flower Biology | Student Assistant (f/m/d) on Wheat Flower Biology
Sep 26, 2025
This role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated student to delve into basic research on cereal...
Biological Technical Assistant | Biologisch-technische*r Assistent*in (w/m/d)
Sep 17, 2025
This role involves supporting the Resource Genetics and Reproduction working group in managing the G...