Student Research Assistent (f/m/d)

Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung (ZALF) e. V.; Müncheberg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading agricultural research institute in Germany is offering a six-month position for a Student Research Assistant in Müncheberg. The role involves conducting manual fieldwork, assisting with data handling, and using sensor devices for research projects related to sustainable agriculture. Candidates must be currently enrolled in university and willing to work outdoors. This position provides an interdisciplinary environment and a collegial atmosphere, with competitive student hourly rates.

Leistungen

Interdisciplinary working environment

Hourly salary for student assistants

Collegial working atmosphere

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a relevant university program in Germany.
• Willing to work outdoors and handle manual fieldwork.
• Knowledge of data handling is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct manual fieldwork at designated locations.
• Assist with data entry and cleaning tasks.
• Support use of sensor devices for research.

Kenntnisse

Data handling with Excel

Python

R

Manual fieldwork

Self-organization

Ausbildung

Currently enrolled in university related to agricultural/environmental/natural sciences

Tools

LiCOR600 porometer/fluorometer

Jobbeschreibung

The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) as a nationally and internationally active research institute is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture – together with society. ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg). It also maintains a research station with further locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.

The project „Agroforestry for sustainable multifunctional agriculture (FORMULA)“ researches how tree rows influence the microclimate, resource availability, biodiversity, and crop growth in their proximity. In our subproject we focus on crop responses to tree shade, water- and nutrient limitation, and microclimatic gradients. Therefore, we collect data with permanently installed sensors (e.g., irradiation sensors), handheld sensors (e.g., leaf porometer), and manually (e.g., crop phenology and yield), which we later use in statistical and process‑based models. Furthermore, we perform experiments that include extra fertilization and irrigation.

We are offering a six‑month position for 40h a month starting in March or April at our location in Müncheberg and the research site in Löwenberger Land as a

Student Research Assistent (f/m/d)
76-2025

Your tasks:

• Manual Fieldwork for generally one day a week and more during harvest in September/Oktober
• Supporting use of sensor devices such the LiCOR600 porometer/fluorometer
• Data entry, cleaning and processing
• Supporting with organizational tasks

Your qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university/Hochschule in Germany (e.g., agricultural/environmental/natural sciences, data science or related fields)
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in the field
• Ability to work in a self‑organized and independent manner
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about data handling with Excel, Python or R
• Driving licence is a plus but not required

What we offer:

• an interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and self‑reliance
• salary according to the hourly rates for student or scientific assistants in Brandenburg
• a collegial and open‑minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution

ZALF promotes equality among all employees and welcomes applications regardless of ethnic, cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability, gender, or sexual identity. The filling of the position in part‑time is possible in principle. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application below). For e‑mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number76‑2025 until 05 January 2026 to (see button e‑mail application below).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: Helene Garre, Email: [e-mail], Tel. [phone]

For cost reasons, application documents or extensive publications can only be returned if an adequately stamped envelope is attached.

If you apply, we collect and process your personal data in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the EU GDPR only for the processing of your application and for purposes that result from possible future employment with the ZALF. Your data will be deleted after six months.

Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF),
Eberswalder Straße 84, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany,
Contact of Human resource management: [e-mail]

www.zalf.de