Scientific Coordinator (f/m/d)

The Cluster of Excellence 3099 'GreenRobust' investigates the robustness mechanisms of various plant species at all levels of biological organisation in response to biotic and climatic disturbances. Within the cluster, various research teams from the Universities of Tübingen, Hohenheim and Heidelberg will collaborate.Bewerben Sie sich unten, nachdem Sie alle Details und unterstützenden Informationen zu diesem Stellenangebot gelesen haben.

A central component of the Excellence Cluster is a joint experiment to be conducted in the Phytotechnikum at the University of Hohenheim, the "Plant Perturbation Atlas". In this experiment, nine different plant species will be exposed to various temperature regimes, drought stress, heat, and combinations of these stress factors. The plants will be sampled at different time points for cellular, molecular, physiological, and ecological analyses and will also undergo non-invasive phenotyping.

In this context, the University of Hohenheim is seeking to fill the following full-time position, limited to the duration of the cluster (until December 31, 2032), starting January 1, 2026:

Scientific Coordinator

(up to TV-L E13) (f/m/d)

YOUR TASKS

Set-up and scientific supervision of the "Plant Perturbation Atlas" greenhouse experiment within the GreenRobust Excellence Cluster

Planning and coordination of the experiments in the Phytotechnikum in collaboration with project leaders from GreenRobust

Collaboration with the Hohenheim Greenhouse Service Unit for the technical implementation of experiments

Planning and supervision of data collection for the Plant Perturbation Atlas

Close collaboration with Data Stewards regarding the technical aspects of central data collection

Supervision and guidance of technical assistants supporting practical work in the Plant Perturbation Atlas

YOUR PROFILE

Completed scientific university degree (Master's or university diploma) and doctorate (PhD) in biology, agricultural sciences, or a related natural science discipline

Demonstrated experience with experimental plant research and experimental planning

In-depth knowledge of experimental planning (data collection, statistics, experimental design)

Sound understanding of (crop) plant biology, plant physiology, and plant anatomy

Proven experience with conducting experiments in greenhouses

Excellent communication skills, reliability, ability to work in a team and independently, and strong decision-making skills

Leadership experience in interacting with technical staff (supervision of technical assistants)

Excellent command of both written and spoken German and English

WE OFFER

Diverse and responsible tasks in a dynamic, international environment

Opportunities for professional development

A very friendly and collegial working atmosphere

Flexible, family-friendly working hours

A wide range of university benefits (subsidized Deutschlandticket, university sports, language courses, etc.)

The University of Hohenheim is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Persons with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability.

The position is in principle divisible (part-time possible). Remuneration will be according to TV-L. We look forward to receiving your application, including the usual documents (CV, certificates, motivation letter, etc.), as a single PDF file by November 7th, 2025, via e-mail to . For further information on this position, please contact Prof. Waltraud Schulze (e-mail: ).

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