Student assistant (40 hours per month)

As part of the MOFANE-2 project, we will investigate, in collaboration with the Thünen-Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the effects of organic fertilizers on gaseous nitrogen losses (NO, N₂O, N₂) as well as nitrate leaching in arable soils. Your responsibilities within the project will include:

+ Assisting laboratory incubation experiments to measure greenhouse gas emissions (40%)
+ Assisting with field sampling (20%)
+ Assisting in plant-based laboratory experiments (40%)

Mandatory Criteria (Must-Have)
+ Experience conducting laboratory incubations or plant-based experiments
+ Experience in field sampling or handling environmental samples
+ Good written and spoken English skills (English-speaking work environment in the project)
+ Initial practical laboratory experience (through studies, internships, or student positions)

Desirable Criteria (Nice-to-Have)
+ Basic knowledge in soil science, plant nutrition, agricultural climate protection, or environmental chemistry
+ Initial experience in measuring greenhouse gases or soil biogeochemical processes
+ Basic skills in data analysis and scientific documentation (Excel, R, or Python)
+ Basic understanding of scientific working methods, ideally in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, or related disciplines
+ Careful, structured, and reliable working style in conducting experimental work
+ Willingness to assist with field sampling and experimental laboratory tasks
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Party responsible for specialist area / point of contact for job posting: Dr. Maik Geers-Lucas - bewerbung@boku.tu-berlin.de
Period of employment: immediately limited until 31.01.2027
Apply to: bewerbung@boku.tu-berlin.de

Please submit your written application including cover letter, your CV, certificate of enrollment, and where applicable, current transcript of records, with the reference number to the place of employment indicated above.
In the interest of promoting equality opportunities for men and women, applications from women with suitable qualifications are particularly encouraged.