Student Assistant

Understanding biogeochemical and hydrological processes in terrestrial systems is critical to cope with climate and land-use change as key drivers influencing terrestrial environmental systems that will need to be managed by society in the coming decades. At the Institute of Bio
- and Geosciences - Agrosphere (IBG-3), we investigate environmental controls on the biogeochemical cycling of elements and analyze exchange processes and nutrient dynamics in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. We use a combination of experiments, modeling and innovative observation.

**Your Job**:
The CROP project (Combining ROot contrasted Phenotypes for more resilient agro-ecosystem) aims at estimating the beneficial impact of combining contrasted root phenotypes of wheat within a single field. To achieve these goals we will carry out measurements at a rhizotron facility in Selhausen. This facility consists of horizontal transparent tubes in various depths. The facility enables above and below ground measurement of an agricultural set up using a wide range of measurement techniques. These horizontal tubes enable continuous observation. For example the in-situ root observation using a mini-rhizotron camera as well as horizontal borehole measurements for hydrogeophysical observations (Ground Penetrating Radar).

Your tasks in detail:

- Conduction Scientific field measurements (subsurface and above-ground geophysical measurements & Root Images as well as above-ground agronomic measurements
- Agricultural field work (plant physiology monitoring, harvesting)
- Supporting team of technicians with hard
- and software
Data management

**Your Profile**:

- You are a master student of geo-, environmental, agricultural sciences or comparable tracks
- Good knowledge of English
- Ideally, you already possess basic knowledge of soil and plant sciences
- You are a team-player
- You are willing to participate to field campaigns
Optional driver’s license (“Klasse B” or equivalent)

**Our Offer**:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change We support you in your work with:

- International work environment in cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research in one of the leading research center of Germany
- Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
- An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
- Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
- Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
- Possibility to work in autonomy and/or under close supervision, according to your preference
- Flexible working hours, partly remote work possible, as well as a reasonable remuneration
Part time position with 19 hours per week and a 6 month contract