Technician position (m/f/d) in Plant Ecology (Umweltwissenschaftler/in)

The State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart (SMNS) is one of the largestand most popular natural history museums in Germany. As a modern researchmuseum, we see ourselves as a bridge between science and society, offering avibrant platform for dialogue and exchange. Innovation arises wherecutting-edge research meets our unique collection and creative outreach. We arepassionately committed to the conservation of biodiversity. Our aim is topreserve the foundations of life and thus help shape a positive future.Our motto, ‘On A Mission For Diversity’, shapes the work of our 190 staffmembers from all over the world. We value diverse talents and perspectives,foster team spirit and place great importance on a positive and supportiveworking environment.We are seeking to fill a position as soon as possible:Technician position (m/f/d) in Plant EcologyFull-time (100%), fixed-term for 6 monthsRemuneration in accordance with TV-L E 9aApplications accepted until 15 November 2026This position is part of HYPERSPACE, an international research project fundedby the German Research Foundation (DFG, Germany) and the French NationalResearch Agency (ANR, France). The project investigates the patterns andprocesses underlying plant hyperaccumulation of heavy metals. It takes amultidisciplinary approach, examining gene expression, metal allocation,individual fitness, functional trade-offs and the community-level consequencesof hyperaccumulation.Within the field of functional and comparative ecology, the main task is tocontribute to field sample collection and processing. The successful candidatewill support the processing of samples for the large-scale characterisation ofplant functional traits. The role also involves preparing for and participatingin a field campaign in the western United States, in close collaboration withDr Pierre Liancourt. The technician will work closely with the laboratory ofProfessor Katja Tielbörger, the principal investigator leading the HYPERSPACEproject in Germany.Your responsibilities will include:- Implementing and adapting techniques and methods in plant functionalecology, with trait measurements conducted both in the field and in thelaboratory. Plant organs (leaves, stems and roots) and soil samples will beanalysed for metal concentrations.- Contributing to data collection, formatting and management, and maintainingdetailed records of protocols and procedures.- Following appropriate hygiene and safety procedures when handling plant andsoil samples...

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