Technical Assistant for Forest Plants in Research Project "TERRA" | technische:r Mitarbeiter:in im Forschungsprojekt "TERRA" (Job-ID 20/2025)
FH Erfurt Land Thüringen
Job Summary
This role involves supporting the innovative "TERRA" research project, which focuses on developing and evaluating plant-carbon-based growth substrates for future forest conversion. The successful candidate will be instrumental in optimizing the use of plant carbon in biodegradable textile systems within forestry. Day-to-day tasks include planning, preparing, executing, and evaluating experiments in both technical facilities and field trial areas. This encompasses preparing seedlings and seeds, setting up experimental systems, caring for trial plants, and conducting sampling and analyses. The position requires a background as a technical assistant or laboratory technician with experience in lab work, greenhouses, or field trials, particularly in reforestation and forestry planting methods. It's an attractive opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable forestry and hands-on research.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a State-certified Technical Assistant (Biological-Technical Assistant / Agricultural-Technical Assistant / Plant Technologist) or Laboratory Technician with a natural science degree.
Experience
- Proven experience in laboratory work
- Experience in greenhouse operations
- Experience in field trials or experimental facilities
- Experience in afforestation and forestry planting procedures
- Experience in documentation and evaluation of experimental data
Languages
Additional
- A certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (www.kmk.org/zab) is required for applicants with international qualifications. The position is part-time (70% / 28 hours) and temporary until September 30, 2026.
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