Research Associate (Biology/Agricultural Sciences) | Bachelor oder Diplomingenieurin / Diplomingenieur (FH) (w/m/d)

Job Summary

The Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join the Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit Crops and Viticulture in Dossenheim. In this role, you will play a critical part in researching invasive insect vectors, specifically the reed glass-winged cicada, and the pathogens they transmit. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include planning and conducting laboratory and field experiments, rearing insect populations, performing Electropenetrography (EPG) to analyze feeding behavior, and utilizing molecular biological methods like qPCR for pathogen detection. You will also develop and evaluate innovative vibration-based mating disruption systems. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in biology or agricultural sciences who is passionate about sustainable plant protection and climate change research. You will work in an international environment, contributing to scientific publications and presenting findings. This is a fixed-term full-time position offering a dynamic opportunity to contribute to high-impact agricultural research within a leading federal research institute.