The research group Bioinformatics and information technology  is responsible for research data management, the provision of information systemsand of infrastructures for data analysis as well as the administration of central IT infrastructure at the Institute. In this context, the research group offers scientific services for the publication, research and permanent provision of digital research results. This applies in particular to the publication of data from experiments on the recording of plant characteristics from a wide variety of measurement methods, some of which are highly automated. This position is intended to support the provision and publication of this data.

Your tasks:

• collaboration in all necessary steps of the publication-ready preparation of phenotyping experiments and support in their submission to publication databases, such as e!DAL-PGP or European databases
• transfer of data from individual scientist's records
• acquisition, formatting and sample checking of correct notation
• plausibility testing of values and sample metadata according to provided guidelines
• active co-operation with our scientists in the revision and preparation of tabular data representations
• research of specific information from the IPK internal laboratory information management system

Your qualifications and skills:

• safe work with PCs under Microsoft Windows
• experience in handling and working with tabular data preferably Microsoft Excel
• background knowledge in the biology of plants and field trials is advantageous but not essential
• basic knowledge of the English language

You fit to us:

• if you are characterized by a conscientious and structured way of working.
• if you have a strong awareness of quality.
• if you are a team player, determined and open to new challenges.

We offer you:

• comprehensive familiarization with the necessary software and databases
• free time management and mobile work
• an organizational culture in which it is fun to bring in new ideas and initiatives
• a position with a maximum of 40 hours/month, limited to 3 months with the option to extend
• optionally supervision of a thesis at a university resulting from this work
• remuneration as a student/research assistant
• entry at the next possible date

If you need further information, feel free to contact Dr. Matthias Lange directly Tel.: +49 (0) 39482 5 693.

What you need to know:

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone – independent from gender, origin, age, or possible disability – is welcome. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. As an institution which has been awarded the Certificate for Career and Family (“berufundfamilie”), we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.

Your application:

We look forward to receiving your online application (https://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/career/job-offers ) until 14.11.2024. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Kerstin Schweigert (jobs[at]ipk-gatersleben.de). Please indicate the reference number 68/10/24 in your correspondence