There will be job openings for student research assistants and technical assistance in the beginning of 2022.
Young researchers interested in a pre- or postdoctoral position are welcome to apply at any time.
Past opportunities
Four student research assistants | Vier Studentische Hilfskraftstellen (Ref.-no. SHK 2112 31 2020 DM)
Four student research assistant positions are available in the CitizenScience project “Urbanität & Vielfalt” (fixed-term until 10/2022, 40 h/week). Successful applicants will help in the organization and management of events and field trips with scientists and citizens, the maintenance of plant cultures for regional conservation efforts, and assist in the preparation of project-related newsletters and information material.
Requirements are fluent German and English in reading and writing. Applicants should be enrolled in a study program focusing on (organismal) biology or ecology. Basic knowledge of plants and/or proficiency in common office software, incl. website editors (e.g. WordPress), are an advantage.
Applications can be submitted in English or German and should include a motivation letter (max. 1 page) and a CV (max. 2 pages). The reference number 2112 31 2020 DM must be stated clearly. Applicants should express their interest in the project “Urbanität & Vielfalt”, https://urbanitaetundvielfalt.de.
Applications should be addressed to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, AG Systematische Botanik u. Biodiversität, Späth-Arboretum, Projekt: Urbanität u. Vielfalt, email: plantevolbio@hu-berlin.de. Application are to be send exclusively by email in a single PDF document. Password protected documents will not be reviewed.
Applications reaching us after January 26, 2021 will be ignored.
Student research assistant | Studentische Hilfskraft (Ref.-no. 2112-28-20)
We invite applications for a position as student research assistant (2-years position at 40 hours/month). The successful applicant will help with experiments in our parasitic plant projects and/or contribute to literature research. The successful applicant should take up work in the group in January, 2021.
Requirements:
– Fluent English and German in speaking and writing; knowledge of French is an advantage
– Enrollment in a biology-centered study program, preferred specialization in plant biology/botany
– Excellent skills with common office software programs
Applications must be in English and include a motivation letter (max. 1 page) and a CV (max. 2 pages). The reference number 2112-28-20 must be stated clearly. Applicants will address their application to Prof. Dr. Susann Wicke, Institute for Biology, Plant Systematics and Biodiversity, and send it by email in a single PDF document. Password protected documents will not be reviewed. Application reaching us after December 10, 2020 will be ignored.
The official announcement is posted on the student job pages of Humboldt-University Berlin.
Student research assistant | Studentische Hilfskraft (Ref.-no. 2112-28-20)
We welcome applications for a position as student research assistant (2-years position at 40 hours/month). The successful applicant will help with experiments in our parasitic plant projects, and/or contribute to high-throughput sequencing data analysis. The successful applicant should take up work in the group in January, 2021.
Requirements:
Fluent English and German in speaking and writing; Enrollment in a biology-centered study program; Excellent skills with common office software programs; Experience in working with plants, molecular biology, or programming skills are an advantage
Applications must be in English and include a motivation letter (max. 1 page) and a CV (max. 2 pages); any additional documents will be ignored. The reference number 2112-27-20 must be stated clearly. Applicants will address their application to Prof. Dr. Susann Wicke, Institute for Biology, Plant Systematics and Biodiversity, and send it by email in a single PDF document. Password protected documents will not be reviewed. Application reaching us after November 18, 2020 cannot be considered.
More details regarding this position can be found on the official student job pages of Humboldt-University Berlin.