Technical Assistant (Biodiversity Monitoring) | Technische Assistenz (w/m/d)
Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse d es Biodiversitätswandels Stift ung des öffentlichen Rechts
Job Summary
This role involves supporting the GoodWeedBadWeed research project, focusing on the ecological value of weeds (segetal plants) for biodiversity preservation in sustainable agriculture. The Technical Assistant will serve as a crucial interface between the Leibniz Institute's Center for Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Research (ZBM) and external partners (University of Göttingen and Pheno-Inspect GmbH). Day-to-day tasks include organizing, setting up, and executing field experiments, specifically investigating pollinator-weed interactions, alongside comprehensive data collection and digitization. The position requires processing and analyzing various samples (plants, insects, environmental) and maintaining rigorous quality assurance protocols. This is a part-time, fixed-term position until December 31, 2027, primarily based in Göttingen (approx. 75%) with some work in Bonn (approx. 25%), demanding physical fitness for field work during the season.
Required Skills
Education
Completed training as a Biological-Technical Assistant, Agricultural-Technical Assistant with state recognition, or Biological Laboratory Technician, or equivalent qualifications with proven ability; Pesticide expertise certificate (Advantageous)
Experience
- Professional experience in structuring and organizing workflows and experimental series independently
- Practical experience in biological or agricultural technical assistance (Advantageous)
- Experience driving service vehicles, such as VW buses or similar (Wished)
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B (III) driver's license; Willingness to drive service vehicles; Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork during the field season; Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2027; Required to work across two locations (Bonn and Göttingen).
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