Technical Assistant position in the Department of Phytopathology

YOUR TASKS

Collaboration in the microbiological and molecular biological laboratory of the phytopathology department:

Isolation and cultivation of phytopathogenic microorganisms, especially fungi. Sampling, sample preparation, media preparation, transfer and renewal of strains for new cultures, microscopy where necessary.

• Identification of microorganisms by PCR and sequencing: DNA preparation, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, sample preparation.

• Diagnosis of microorganisms by specific PCR or real-time PCR: Preparation of DNA from plants, PCR or real-time PCR.

• Conducting pathogenicity tests with newly identified pathogens / resistance tests with different varieties of cultivated plants: cultivation of the plants and propagation of the pathogens, inoculation using various methods, incubation, evaluation.

• Training and supervision of students in the laboratory.

• Preparation and participation in a laboratory internship: Preparation of all materials, assistance with the demonstration of practical experimental steps.

• General tasks: Supervision and maintenance of various laboratory equipment.

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed training as a biological-technical assistant or agricultural-technical assistant. Applications with comparable qualifications, for example, a degree in biology, agricultural biology, or agricultural sciences (Bachelor’s) with professional experience, are also welcome.

• Experience in handling nucleic acids, PCR, real-time PCR

• Experience in handling microorganisms, cultivating fungi and bacteria

• Experience in growing and caring for plants in a greenhouse

Experience with isolating microorganisms from environmental samples and inoculating plants with microorganisms is advantageous.

• Good organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to coordinate different work requirements

• Independent, structured and meticulous work style with a high sense of responsibility

• Teamwork skills and willingness to flexibly support various work areas

Application deadline: July 10, 2026

Please include the following documents with your application:

Cover letter, CV, and certificates (if applicable).

For questions, please contact Dr. Tobias Link: tobias.link@uni-hohenheim.de; Tel.: 0711 459 22392.