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Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung (IPK) Gatersleben · Domestication Genomics group, IPK Gatersleben

Student research assistant position at Leibniz-Institut (Gatersleben), master

Deadline
9 days left
Level
Master’s
Country
Germany

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This student research assistant position at IPK Gatersleben is aimed at students enrolled in a master’s program in plant sciences, crop science, plant breeding, or a related field. It includes a paid contract for 75 hours per month, plus hands-on training in molecular cytogenetics and chromosome analysis in an international environment. Applications are submitted online by November 20, 2026, with reference 43/09/26.

Verified on 27 October 2026

This student research assistant position within the Domestication Genomics group at the IPK in Germany is open to master's students: the paid contract includes hands-on training in cytogenetics and the application deadline is November 20, 2026. Applications close on 20 November 2026, that is in 9 days.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Expérience requise : Expérience en cytogénétique souhaitable mais non requise

  • Inscription en Master exigée

    “You are enrolled in a Master’s program in plant sciences, crop science, plant breeding, or a related field.”

  • Candidature en ligne avant la date

    “We are looking forward to receiving your online-application by 20.11.2026.”

To be confirmed

  • Référence à indiquer dans la candidature

    “Please indicate the reference number 43/09/26 in your correspondence.”

Assets

  • Expérience en cytogénétique souhaitable

    “Experience in cytogenetics and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are desirable but not required.”

  • Intérêt pour la cytogénétique moléculaire

    “You are interested in molecular cytogenetics.”

Watch points

  • Préférences de genre et handicap

    “The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and, therefore, explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « desirable »: experience in cytogenetics is not the gatekeeper; the real filter is being enrolled in a master’s program and being able to commit to 75 hours per month over a fixed period. The right strategy is to present your lab practicals, thesis work, or internship as evidence of familiarity with chromosome analysis. If you do not yet have direct experience, make up for it with a clean application that shows method, consistency, and availability. Submit the online application and include reference 43/09/26.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

Salary and benefits

  • SalaryPoste rémunéré en tant que Student Research Assistant, 75 heures par mois, montant non précisé sur l'offre
  • Formation pratiqueHands-on training in molecular cytogenetics and chromosome analysis
  • Environnement internationalOpportunities to work closely with experienced scientists in an international research environment

Countries covered

Anyone enrolled in a master’s program in plant sciences, crop science, plant breeding, or a related field may apply, with no nationality restriction. The employer gives preference to women in underrepresented fields and to qualified people with disabilities. Experience in cytogenetics is an asset, not a blocking condition, so a well aligned master’s profile remains eligible.

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Date de début et de fin du contrat et durée mensuelle indiquées explicitement

    Method: Lecture de l'annonce principale listant la durée et le volume horaire · 27 October 2026

  • Date limite de candidature fixée au 20.11.2026

    Method: Lecture de l'annonce principale indiquant la date limite · 27 October 2026

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