Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories – your own and those of the university.
Support us from 01.11.2025 in part-time (65%) as a
Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the Field of Hydrology
The position is part of the third party-funded BMLEH- project ” I-CRO-LIVE – Enhancing the potentials of underÂutilized local taurine breeds in integrated crop-livestock systems to improve resource efficiency, environmental impact and nutrition security in Benin” and is limited for the duration of three years at the Chair of Land Use Systems with a focus on Agroforestry, Department of Landscape Ecology and Resources Management at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and Environmental Management. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).
Your tasks at a glance
- Soil sampling to analyse the hydraulic properties of the soil on smallholder farms in Benin
- Quantification of water availability and analysis of hydrological processes and their interactions with agricultural practices
- Close cooperation with other project partners at JLU and Benin universities and mutual support for research activities
- Publication of research results in international peer-reviewed journals
The opportunity to pursue a doctorate is available alongside work on the project
Your qualifications and competences
- Completed university degree (MSc or diploma) in agricultural, environmental, earth, geo sciences or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of soil hydrology, statistical and spatial analysis (R, Python, GIS)
- Technical and analytical skills in field experiments and in the laboratory
- Ability to independently carry out research projects and organise work processes
- Ability to work in a team and communication skills
- Very good presentation skills in spoken and written English
- Basic knowledge of French for communication purposes
- Willingness to undertake extended research stays (up to 3 months at a time) in the study areas in Benin, West Africa, for data collection and to carry out sampling, which can be strenuous at times, under extreme (sub-)tropical condition
Our offer to you
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- More than 100 seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports programmes
- Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
- Good compatibility of family and career (certificate “Audit familiengerechte Hochschule”)
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Suzanne Jacobs by phone (+49-641-99 37375) or by e-mail (suzanne.r.jacobs@zeu.uni-giessen.de).
JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women’s promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by October 2nd, 2025, indicating reference number 475/09. We look forward to receiving your application.
