Research Associate | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This part-time (70%) Research Associate position is based at the Senckenberg Institute for Plant Biodiversity in Jena, specifically within the 'HerbaTour' Synthesis & Solutions Lab. The successful candidate will transform the Haussknecht Herbarium into an active, open archive by synthesizing historical botanical knowledge with local narratives and citizen science. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing participatory digital formats to promote species knowledge, conducting stakeholder analyses to build a local Citizen Science community, and organizing transdisciplinary workshops. You will also communicate findings at international conferences and in scientific journals. This role is ideal for a biologist with strong botanical knowledge and a passion for public engagement. It offers a unique opportunity to work at a world-class research institution within the Leibniz Association, providing a dynamic environment that bridges historical collections with modern biodiversity research and social-ecological transformation.