Bachelor or Diploma Engineer (University of Applied Sciences) | Bachelor oder Diplomingenieurin / Diplomingenieur (FH) (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves contributing to the Epidemiology/Vectors work area at the Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit and Viticulture. The successful candidate will conduct molecular biological diagnosis and characterization of phytoplasmas and other vector-borne pathogens in plants and insects. Key responsibilities include laboratory, greenhouse, and field investigations into vector biology, assessing vector efficiency, and studying pathogen-vector and vector-host plant interactions. The position also requires establishing and maintaining cicada cultures, performing field studies on the epidemiology of vector-borne grapevine diseases, and developing control strategies. Field assessments of grapevine diseases and monitoring vector distribution and activity are also part of the role, along with contributing to National Reference Laboratories and analyzing experimental data to generate reports. This is an engaging and challenging opportunity within an international research environment.