0572 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST (F/M/D)

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implementation of experiments to assess the efficacy of plasma treatments for the cultivation of crops concerning seed hygiene, seed germination, plant health, and plant development;
• Research on underlying mechanisms of plasma treatments for the inactivation of seed-borne pathogens and pathogens responsible for plant diseases;
• Investigate the influence of plasma treatments on seed germination processes and plant metabolic processes, e.g. growth stimulation, climate adaption, or nutrient balance;
• Evaluation, documentation, and presentation of results and findings in journal publications, at scientific conferences, for interest groups, and at trade shows;
• Cooperate with colleagues, clients, academic and industry partners on the development of technical solutions for the introduction of plasma methods into farming practice;
• Initiative and participation in the acquisition of public and industry funding;
• Contribution to scientific exchange and further development of the field of research.

YOUR PROFILE:

• PhD in either agricultural sciences, biology with a focus on plant growth, plant pathology, microbiology, or any comparable area
• Expertise in the field of plasma treatments for agricultural applications documented by a pertinent publication record
• Good knowledge of experimental and analytical methods for the study of microbial inactivation (on seeds and/or plants), seed germination, and plant growth
• Ideally good knowledge for the study of metabolic processes in plants, in plant genomics, and in plant proteomics
• Experience in the design and successful implementation of research projects
• Motivation for application-oriented research in an interdisciplinary environment
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and ideally also in German