Student assistant (f/m/x) in the groups ‘Microbial soil and sediment processes’ and ‘Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry’
Student assistant (f/m/x) in the groups ‘Microbial soil and sediment processes’ and ‘Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry’
Student assistant (f/m/x) in the groups ‘Microbial soil and sediment processes’ and ‘Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry’
Student assistant (f/m/x) in the groups ‘Microbial soil and sediment processes’ and ‘Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry’
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung
Forschung
Leipzig
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- Vor Ort
Student assistant (f/m/x) in the groups ‘Microbial soil and sediment processes’ and ‘Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry’
Über diesen Job
Student assistant (f/m/x) in the groups ‘Microbial soil and sediment processes’ and ‘Ecothermodynamics / Biocalorimetry’
Place of work
limited contract / 6 months, possible extension can be discussedContact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
- Sonia Ohls (E-Mail: sonia-henrike.ohls@ufz.de, Tel: 0341 60253188)
- Yuan Du (E-Mail: yuan.du@ufz.de)
Your application
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.
Diversity and Inclusion
The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
Your tasks
As the concrete setup for the soil incubation experiments is still developing, the tasks are not entirely foreseeable yet. In summary, the job would probably start with soil sieving and then likely expand to tasks relating to the soil incubation experiments and calorimetric experiments (see list below).
- Soil sieving
- Weighing in soil samples
- Preparing solutions
- Taking gas samples from soil incubation setups
- HPLC measurements of residual substrates
We offer
- Excellent supervision that supports your personal and professional development
- Exciting insights into the work of a leading research institute
- The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
- The opportunity to contribute and actively shape your own ideas and impulses
right from the start - Modern technical equipment and IT service to optimally support your work
Your profile
Necessary requirements
- Student in a related field
- Interested in soil research
- Motivated to learn about new methodology
- Good English skills
Advantageous requirements
- Laboratory experience
- Experience with the listed and/or related tasks
