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On a uniquely beautiful campus, the University of Hohenheim, a profile university, unites the three faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences, with approximately 9,000 students enrolled. Our green campus, with its short distances between buildings, fosters collaboration and creates a vibrant and inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work for our approximately 2,000 employees. We are shaping a sustainable future and developing solutions for the societal challenges of our time. Here, up-and-coming minds find a community in which they can grow and develop.The Institute of Crop Sciences, Department of Biostatistics (Prof. Piepho) at the University of Hohenheim is seeking to fill the position of Technical Assistant/Engineer (m/f/d) as soon as possible, expected to begin on July 1, 2026. The position is part-time (35%), limited to four years, with remuneration up to pay grade E13 TV-L. Coordination of the design and execution of the two central field experiments in the DFG research group MultiStress Coordination and technical implementation of data collection in these two field trials for the subsequent statistical analyses Coordination and technical implementation of data collection in further experiments carried out within the framework of the above project. Application deadline: June 3, 2026 Please include the following documents with your application: Cover letter, CV, relevant certificates/references For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Piepho, piepho@uni-hohenheim.de, 0711 459 22386 . 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 welcome to apply and will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are essentially equal. Application Form

The position is to be filled on a temporary basis from September 6, 2026 to September 5, 2027 (parental leave cover). The position is generally suitable for job sharing. The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus architecture fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong sense of community among researchers, lecturers, and students. With around 3,500 employees, the University of Konstanz is one of the largest employers in the region. Located in one of Germany’s most beautiful areas, we offer flexible working hours, a wide range of professional development and health programs, and attractive family support options. The Department of Biology at the University of Konstanz is seeking to fill a full-time position for a Technical Assistant. We are looking for a highly motivated, independent, and responsible individual who is communicative, flexible, resilient, and a team player. The ongoing work at the chair involves molecular biological, biochemical, cell biological, and physiological analyses of plant development. The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical support for all laboratory tasks, including the cultivation of plant cell cultures and the maintenance and upkeep of the existing equipment. Your tasks Preparation of sterile plant cultures Nucleic acid preparation, PCR, qRT-PCR, primer design, cloning Protein isolation, SDS-PAGE and Western blots Microscopy (epifluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, electron microscopy) Preparing chemicals, buffers and the production of various culture media General laboratory management and quality control, ordering Documentation, archiving and storage of scientific data Your profile Training as a Technical Assistant (MTA/BTA) or a comparable qualification Experience in the field of molecular biological and biochemical techniques Experiences with fluorescence microscopy Experience with confocal microscopy and/or electron microscopy is advantageous. Confident use of common standard computer programs Organizational skills, reliability, sense of responsibility Independent working style and the ability to carry out joint projects with scientists and students We offer you A varied and responsible position at a family-friendly and research-intensive university Modern research infrastructure Open communication and achievable goals Numerous training opportunities University sports offerings Hansefit and Corporate Benefits Good team atmosphere and varied tasks Region with high recreational value Subsidy for the JobTicket BW, Deutschlandticket Occupational pension scheme (VBL) Classification according to the collective bargaining agreement for public sector employees (TV-L) (depending on personal qualifications, up to pay group 9b TV-L) For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Erika Isono, erika.isono@uni-konstanz.de . We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents by June 7, 2026 via our online application portal . Application Form

On a uniquely beautiful campus, the University of Hohenheim, a profile university, unites the three faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences, with approximately 9,000 students enrolled. Our green campus, with its short distances between buildings, fosters collaboration and creates a vibrant and inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work for our approximately 2,000 employees. We are shaping a sustainable future and developing solutions for the societal challenges of our time. Here, aspiring minds find a community in which they can grow and develop.The research area “Integrative Infection Biology: Crop-Livestock Biology” (460 k) focuses on significant infectious diseases. The emphasis is on the characterization of pathogens in crops and livestock, their detection, and fundamental questions in pathogen-host interaction.Subject to expected approval, the university is seeking a Research Associate (m/f/d) to start no later than October 1, 2026, for a fixed term of 36 months, salary group E13 TV-L, 75% YOUR TASKS Planning and collaboration in the third-party funded project on bacterial diseases in the so-called “Oak Decline” Genome sequencing and bioinformatic comparative analyses of bacterial pathogens Differentiation of strains with regard to the encoded virulence factors and in diagnostics Presentation of work results in lectures, reports and publications YOUR PROFILE MSc degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biology or a related discipline Knowledge of molecular biology, phytopathology and/or microbiology Willingness to travel on business Interest in a PhD Advantageous: Prior knowledge of sequencing and genome analysis; driver’s license; German language skills WHAT SETS US APART  Top 10 most attractive employers in the region  A vibrant and innovative working environment on a green campus with short distances. Secure job & excellent work-life balance Flexible working hours & mobile working Diverse training and further education 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 welcome to apply and will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are essentially equal. We look forward to receiving your application, which you should submit by June 7, 2026 , via our online portal or by email to the secretariat (farnaz.mehrfam@uni-hohenheim.de). Applications may also be submitted in English. For any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Kube directly (phone +49 711-459-24910). Application deadline: June 7, 2026 Application Form