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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As a Research Assistant you work in a highly committed and international team on the research & development of innovative crop protection solutions using digital tools.
* You support data collection in field trials with the use of drone-borne sensors and carry out independent field trials for method development in this field of work.
* Furthermore, you run plant protection application trials with spray drones.
* In addition to image data, you visually assess crop stands and present the results of the data documentation and evaluation across teams.
* You are responsible for the maintenance of drones and sensors.
* Another key element of your role is to develop a comprehensive specialist knowledge in your field.
WHAT YOU OFFER
* strong interest in agriculture and field trials as well as in digitalization and new technologies in this field of work
* successfully completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture
* good knowledge and experience in agricultural practice and trials
* preferably experienced in the use of drones, GIS and photogrammetry software and data analysis (e.g. R, Python)
* driving license (at least class B)
* proficiency in German and fluency in English
WHAT WE OFFER
* Attractive salary in accordance with the collective agreement for the chemical industry plus collectively agreed allowances and shift bonuses, annual performance according to collective agreements and holiday pay
* Tariff future amount
* Company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance
* Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
* Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of own ideas
* Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles
HOW TO REACH US
* Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), lennart.boudgoust@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.
* You can also reach our recruiting team here .
* First information about our application process can be found here.
ABOUT US
As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at
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