Technical Staff Member Position in Plant and Experimental Sciences

YOUR TASKS
• Independent monitoring and practical implementation of field trials, greenhouse trials, and potted plant trials, including data collection in close coordination with the scientific staff (approx. 50%)
• Planning, cultivation, preparation, and professional care of experimental plants, taking into account trial-specific requirements
• Independent preparation, maintenance, and care of cold frames and experimental setups
• Technical and organizational support of the greenhouses, including regular inspection of technical equipment, identification of malfunctions, and initiation of appropriate measures in coordination with the responsible departments
• Organization and execution of maintenance, cleaning, and repair work in greenhouse cabins, connecting areas, and work surfaces to ensure proper experimental operations
• Independent planning and execution of the care and maintenance of the institute’s outdoor areas, taking into account the requirements of research and teaching
• Support and participation in the maintenance and further development of the Agricultural Sciences teaching garden
• Organization, needs assessment, and procurement of materials and consumables (e.g., substrates, pots, soil), including storage organization
• Technical coordination and Coordination with researchers, students, technical staff and student assistants within the framework of ongoing experiments
• Collaboration with the experimental station, including organizational coordination of work processes and experimental procedures
• Guidance and support of student assistants in practical work in the experimental operation

YOUR PROFILE
• Completed relevant vocational training (e.g., in horticulture, agriculture, technology, or a craft) at the master craftsman or technician level, or equivalent, with several years of relevant professional experience, or a comparable qualification with corresponding practical experience
• Sound practical experience in handling plants, as well as interest in and understanding of field, greenhouse, and pot experiments in a scientific environment
• Ability to independently organize, carry out, and document practical work in the experimental setting
• Basic technical understanding, particularly in the areas of greenhouse, irrigation, and experimental technology, as well as the ability to monitor technical processes and identify malfunctions
• Strong service and support orientation in collaboration with researchers, students, and technical staff
• Good organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to coordinate different work requirements
• Independent, structured, and reliable work style with a high sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and willingness to flexibly support various work areas
• Physical resilience and willingness to perform practical work indoors and outdoors
• Driver’s license, including for agricultural vehicles (tractors), or equivalent driving experience

WHAT SETS US APART

 Top 10 most attractive employers in the region
 Vibrant and innovative work environment on a green campus with short distances
 Secure job & excellent work-life balance
 Flexible working hours
 Diverse training and professional development opportunities & modern personnel and organizational development
 Job ticket & JobBike, cafeteria, health promotion & university sports
The University of Hohenheim promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Your knowledge, skills, and strengths are important to us, regardless of age, gender, origin, or religion. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. People with disabilities and those with equivalent status are also particularly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if they are essentially equally qualified.

We look forward to receiving your application, which you should submit via our online portal by March 26, 2026. For any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Georg Petschenka at georg.petschenka@uni-hohenheim.de or +49 711 459-22400.

Application deadline: March 26, 2026