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Scientist Microbials R&D (m/f/d)

Date posted: May 24, 2024
Location: Dülmen, NW, DE
Job Function: Other
Job Type: Permanent
Job Requisition ID: 19250

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and entrepreneur scientist to coordinate and execute research in the field of soil microbial ecology and nutrient dynamics. The position is a key valuable member of the Crop Nutrition & Biological Products R&D (CNBP) organization and reports to the R&D Lead Microbials.

Working location is in Dülmen, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and execution of activities to evaluate and develop biological approaches to regulate soil-microbe-plant activity and bio-functionalities to improve crop production resilience, increase nutrient use efficiency and/or reduce environmental impacts of fertilizer use.
• Carry out research to discover, isolate and prototype biological products as well as formulation optimization aiming to develop performing products.
• Be the subject-matter expert on microbial interactions and nutrient dynamics in soil and rhizosphere, with focus on nutrient dynamics and transformations related to mineral fertilizer use.
• Coordinate research to evaluate product quality and performance e.g. efficiency, viability, community analyses under different conditions from lab to field.
• Coordinate product development projects from ideation till development / formulation following established product development pipeline in line with strategic targets and product management organizations.
• Coordinate and execute the agronomic trial program, aiming to generate data on agronomic performance and application recommendation of targeted prototypes.
• Represent at scientific events, industry associations, and forums, showcasing expertise in microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture. Readiness to travel and flexible working hours required.
• Support the CNBP R&D groups in other projects as requested.

• Higher education in natural sciences with specialization in soil microbiology, microbial ecology with a focus on environmental sustainability, biotechnology, agriculture or related field.
• Expertise in soil microbial dynamics related to changing climatic conditions, soil nutrient and microbial related metabolites and impact on crop growth, abiotic stress alleviation and nutrient use efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with research and analytical methods on microbial diversity in soils aiming to understand composition and functions of microbial communities (e.g. growth, gene / metabolic activity, synthetic communities, communities characterization), analytical assay development, and agronomic trial design and execution (lab, greenhouse and/or field).
• Curiosity and entrepreneurial mindset driving developments from idea to product.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex topics / results to stakeholders with non-technical backgrounds.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages an asset.

• Full-time permanent position.
• Varied and interesting challenges in a dynamic and international working environment.
• Flexible work organization.
• 30 vacation day.
• 37,5 working hours with time tracking system.
• Occupational pension plan, occupational disability insurance for the chemical industry, accident insurance, supplementary long-term care insurance.
• Bonus system.
• Occupational health management, Job-Bike, Hanse-Fit.

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