Research assistant (EG 13 TV-H) - in the field of soil science

Part-time with 65 % of the regular working hours of a full-time employee. The position is initially limited for 3 years as part of the DFG research project "Localization and quantification of physical and mechanical properties of the rhizosphere using X-ray microtomography and microsensor technology" (§ 2 para. 2 WissZeitVG). The possibility of a doctorate is given.

The place of work is Witzenhausen.

Tasks

• Scientific collaboration in the above-mentioned project. The project is part of a coordinated priority program on the rhizosphere "Rhizosphere Spatiotemporal Organization (SPP2089)".
• The main task is to use non-invasive methods (X-ray µCT) and quantitative image analysis to investigate the soil microstructure and patterns in soil physical/mechanical properties in interaction with root growth.
• Non-invasive investigations are complemented by physical measurements with microprobes (e.g. to determine the local oxygen distribution) and the mechanical stability of the rhizosphere soil. 
• Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and their presentation at national/international conferences.

Prerequisites:

• University degree in agricultural sciences, soil science, geoecology, physics or similar subjects, completed with at least good grades.

Advantageous are:

• Good understanding of statistical data analysis and basic knowledge of application programs (e.g. R)
• Experience in dealing with soil physical analysis methods
• Experience with quantitative image processing and analysis
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Thorough and independent working methods
• a high degree of organizational skills and willingness to work in a team

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Stephan Peth, Tel.: 0561-804-1594, E-Mail: peth@uni-kassel. Further information on the department can also be found at http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/boku.

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