With its work, the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) contributes to a better understanding of plant systems and thus to the development of sustainable and resilient horticulture. The IGZ conducts research at the interface between plants, humans, and the environment. In doing so, we address systemic and global challenges, such as biodiversity loss, climate change, urbanization, and malnutrition. We provide scientifically sound recommendations for healthy agri-food systems and sustainable interactions with the environment. The IGZ brings together a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. Employees with different backgrounds conduct research in national and international research co-operations. The IGZ is based in Großbeeren near Potsdam and near Berlin and is a member of the Leibniz Association.
The following position is available as soon as possible, limited until January 31, 2027, in the program area “Next-Generation Horticultural Systems” (HORTSYS), in the research group Open Field Horticultural Systems within a BMEL-funded project ToSuGa: Peat Reduction with Safe Substrates for Professional Horticulture:
The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, salary domain east, up to pay scale 13, 65% of the regular working time.
Horticulture in Germany mainly uses peat as a substrate for plants. The aim of the project is to develop peat-reduced and peat-free growing media that meet the requirements of horticultural practice and ensure plant growth and plant health. At the same time, risks as well as ecological and economic effects are to be comprehensively assessed. Properties such as nitrogen dynamics, water storage, and substrate safety can be specifically controlled through targeted combinations of substrate components. For this purpose, the IGZ will develop mixing models that predict the combination effects of different starting materials and identify practicable paths to peat-free substrates.
More information on the IGZ can be found at www.igzev.de. For inquiries, please contact Dr. André Sradnick (+49 33701 78-362; sradnick@igzev.de).
We encourage a healthy work-life balance. The IGZ attaches great importance to equal opportunities. The IGZ embraces diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, world view, disability and belief, or ethnic origin.
We prefer to receive applications, including a motivation letter, your CV, and copies of academic certificates, by e-mail to bewerbung@igzev.de in PDF files by February 2, 2025. Our postal address is: Personalbüro, Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, D-14979 Großbeeren.
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Title
Scientist (f/m/div) in Vegetable Cultivation
Published
2025-01-10
2025-02-02 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)