The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) as a nationally and internationally active research institute is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture – together with society. ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg). It also maintains a research station with further locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.

The aim is to study the sustainability of irrigated agriculture in Uzbekistan by evaluating the implementation of water-saving technologies and their rebound effects in light of climate change stresses. Specifically, it seeks to systematically review the literature on advanced water-saving technologies and conduct a spatial-temporal analysis of satellite imagery of the study areas.

We seek a motivated Student Research Assistant (WHK) with a background in environmental sciences, agriculture, agricultural economics or natural resource management, and experience in reviewing scientific publications and analysing spatio-temporal data. Skills in creating infographics, animations, policy briefs and short videos are welcome.

We are offering a part time position (up to 60 hrs/month) limited to 6 months with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible at our location in Müncheberg as

• literature analysis, screening and summary of text documents
• creation of graphic materials and presentations
• support in developing policy briefs and writing manuscripts
• producing GIS maps and data analysis
• assist in report writing to the funding organization
• handle the project’s communications activities including social media and infographics

• currently enrolled in a Master's program in environmental sciences, agriculture or agricultural economics, natural resource management, or similar
• experienced in using tools for reviewing scientific literature
• very good skills with GIS and MS Office
• fluent spoken and written English, German is of advantage
• capable to do teamwork, flexibility and willingness to learn about new things/skills

• salary according to the usual hourly rates for student/ scientific assistants in Brandenburg
• exciting and diverse work in the field of sustainable natural resource use
• an interdisciplinary research environment
• a collegial and open-minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
• flexible working hours including home office partly and a friendly working environment in the team

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications are favored. The filling of the position in part-time is possible in principle. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application below). For e-mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number 23-2025 until 30 April 2025 to (see button e-mail application below).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hamidov (ahmad.hamidov@zalf.de).

For cost reasons, application documents or extensive publications can only be returned if an adequately stamped envelope is attached.

If you apply, we collect and process your personal data in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the EU GDPR only for the processing of your application and for purposes that result from possible future employment with the ZALF. Your data will be deleted after six months.