Student Assistant (m/f/d)
The Chair of Landscape, Water and Biogeochemical Cycles (Prof. Dr. Breuer) at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and Environmental Management together with TU Dresden and KIT Garmisch-Partenkirchen, has a vacancy available from 01.08.2026 until 15.03.2027 for a
Student Assistant (m/f/d)
to be filled with up to 43 hours/month each.
Your tasks
• Regular (weekly) soil greenhouse gas measurements at all weather conditions in the Schwingbach catchment
• Occasionally collect soil samples for laboratory analysis
• Support data organization and assist in retrieving data from oxygen sensors
• Assist in the maintenance and preparation of field equipment
We offer
• Hands-on training in innovative, cutting-edge greenhouse gas measurement technology
• Flexible working hours adapted to your study schedule
• Collaboration in an international, supportive research team
• Opportunity to gain practical research experience and contribute to climate-relevant environmental studies
Requirements
• Interest in field-based environmental or soil research
• Holding a valid German Class B driver’s license is an essential criterion for this role. Applications without this qualification cannot be processed.
• Team spirit (you will be working in a team of four student assistants. Two team members at a time will carry out the measurements.), reliability, and accuracy in scientific work
We are interested in long-term cooperation and strongly encourage all applicants (from lower to higher semesters) to apply. The collected data during the “AREAL project” can also be used for a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis, offering a great opportunity to link fieldwork with your research interests.
Please send your application by July 10, 2026, via email to Marina Schneider, marina.schneider. In your cover letter, please explain what attracted you to the position and how your skills would benefit the role. You are also required to provide a brief CV in table format.