Overview
The University of Greifswald is recruiting a research assistant to study phenotypic performance of paludiculture plants such as common reed and sphagnum moss within a peatland research cluster.
Full job description
The position is full-time, subject to funding availability, from 1 October 2026 through 30 June 2031 and is also suitable for part-time work. Payment is according to pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft. Work includes independent plant phenotyping research, data analysis, scientific publications, grant applications, and supervision of doctoral candidates and students.
Requirements & qualifications
A master’s degree or equivalent in a related field is required, together with strong phenotyping knowledge, data-analysis experience (preferably R), botanical knowledge of peatland plants, peatland ecology, publication experience, and very good German and English. A relevant doctorate and molecular-genetics experience are advantageous.
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Verified on the University of Greifswald’s official vacancy page. Reference 26/Wi12, deadline 30 August 2026, pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft, and the stated contract period were captured directly from the source.
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