Research Associate in Botany (Plant Taxonomy/Plant Physiology) | Wissenschaftliche/-r Mitarbeiter/-in (m/w/d/x) in Botanik (Pflanzentaxonomie/Pflanzenphysiologie)

Universität Leipzig

Zittau, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Aug 22, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Research Associate position at Leipzig University, in collaboration with Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative teacher training program in Biology and Special Needs Education. The role involves delivering engaging lectures and practicals in Plant Taxonomy and Plant Physiology, organizing fieldwork, and conducting scientific services in research and teaching. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until September 2028, starting October 2025, and is ideal for a botanist passionate about education and research, seeking to shape the next generation of inclusive educators. The position is based at the Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences in Zittau.

Required Skills

Education

Master's, Diploma, or State Examination in Biology or related fields with a specialization in Botany

Experience

  • Professional experience in conducting relevant laboratory practicals in Plant Physiology
  • Practical experience in teaching, especially in the didactic preparation and mediation of biological content (desirable)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Work location is Hochschule Zittau-Görlitz in Zittau. This is a fixed-term contract until September 30, 2028, starting October 1, 2025.