Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Horticultural Production Systems – Sect. Phytomedizin (IPP), WG Applied Entomology, welcomes applications for the following position starting at the earliest possible date:

Research Staff / Academic Staff (m/f/d) in the field
Applied Entomology (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100%).

The fixed-term position ends 30.09.2027

Your role:

The project is part of the joint project "Mobile attraction and monitoring system for fine scale monitoring of insect pests using an adaptive, fully automatic LED trap with simultaneous laser control of identified pests" and is funded as part of the BMEL's innovation promotion programme in the funding area: Healthy crops and sustainable plant protection methods.

• Establishment and maintenance of permanent rearing protocols for selected insect pest species, natural enemies and host plants
• Literature research on the visual and olfactory orientation of selected insect pests and their natural antagonists
• Investigation of the effectiveness of visual and olfactory stimuli on the attractiveness of novel trapping systems
• Investigation of potential disturbance factors on the dispersal behaviour of selected insects at the light trap and in the natural habitat
• Integration of potential olfactory attractants and disturbance factors to optimise the catchability of trapping systems under field conditions
• Development of application scenarios for the light trap in infested areas in southern Germany and integration into existing IPM strategies

The successful candidate will be employed at Leibniz Universität Hannover and will be part of a highly motivated interdisciplinary project team of the Laser Centre Hannover and various companies (KWS, AMW-Nützlinge, DHLicht, iotec GmbH).

Who are we looking for?

The prerequisite for employment is a university degree in agriculture/horticulture or biology/ecology with a specialisation in entomology.

1. Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
2. We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore particularly encourage applications for the above-mentioned position from women. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

As a family-friendly university, working hours can be organised according to various flexible models. Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can therefore be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

Additional information

For further information, please visit: www.ipp.uni-hannover.de

Please submit your application and supporting documents by 15.10.2024 electronically to 
email: meyhoefer@ipp.uni-hannover.de

or alternatively by post to:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut of Horticultural Production Systems
Section Phytomedizin
apl. Prof. Dr. R. Meyhöfer
Herrenhäuser Str. 2, 30419 Hannover

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