Gardener (m/f/d), EG 7 TV-H - in the field of landscaping, landscape management and vegetation development

Tasks:

• Plant and maintain the research properties of the Landscape Construction, Management and Vegetation Development department (study areas on campus grounds as well as in public spaces, primarily with perennials but also woody plants, seed trials).
• Assistance in the preparation of planting and maintenance plans in the context of research
• Growing, plant propagation and woody plant cultivation at different locations of the University of Kassel, e.g. in support of teaching
• Observation and documentation of vegetation processes in the sense of the research projects of the department
• Support of teaching in the context of seminars and exercises
• Practical execution and documentation of experiments on the part of the department
• Guidance of student assistants

Requirements:

• Vocational training in horticulture and landscaping or perennial horticulture completed with good or better.
• Special assortment and care knowledge of perennials, including grasses, wild perennials, spontaneous vegetation as well as basic knowledge of corresponding site requirements and competitive behavior
• In-depth knowledge of propagation, cultivation and use of perennials and woody plants
• Several years of experience with cultivation in the open and in greenhouses
• In-depth knowledge of general cultural measures, such as soil cultivation, soil improvement (including fertilization), weed control, plant protection
• Initial experience in drawing up planting and maintenance plans
• Basic knowledge in the use of necessary machines and tools as well as their maintenance
• Several years of experience with the documentation of vegetation progressions
• Ability to perform tasks primarily independently and on your own responsibility (occasionally may work with student assistants)
• Ability to work in a team

Advantageous are:

•  (basic) knowledge of English
• Basic knowledge of the organization and structures of the university and the department

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Körner, Tel.: 0561-804-1820, E-Mail: koerner[at]asl.uni-kassel[dot]de.

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The University of Kassel aims to increase its proportion of women. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified and qualified. Full-time positions can be shared. Please submit only copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, indicating the reference number in the subject line, and preferably also in electronic form.