Our profile

Strube Research GmbH & Co. KG belongs to the leading international plant breeding companies with its head office in Söllingen in the vicinity of the Harz Mountains, Germany. The history of our company reaches back to the year 1877. Today we deliver seeds of sugar beet, wheat, sunflower, vining peas and sweet corn to more than 35 countries worldwide. With the latest technologies, our research and development departments ensure a high performance and highly innovative product portfolio.

To expand our scientific team in the area of Near InfraRed Spectroscopic (NIRS) research in our subsidiary in Schlanstedt, Germany, we are seeking for an initial period of three years with the aim to turn it into a permanent position on a full time basis (40 hours/week) a Research Associate (f/m/d)

Your job description:
The varied range of tasks includes the

• Practical measurement of several substances with NIRS in the field and on stationary devices in greenhouse and laboratory.
• Planning and implementation of NIRS experiments.
• Chemometric data analysis of Near InfraRed Spectroscopic (NIRS) applications.
• Collaboration within an international team of researchers and technicians.
• Significant attendance for travelling in Germany and in Europe (mainly France).

Requirements:
M.Sc. with focus on biology, chemistry or agriculture.

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office products and interest in learning new software.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience in the analysis of large datasets is of advantage but not essential.
• Previous experience in chemometrics is of advantage but not essential.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal is required and French of advantage
• Structured thinking and solution-oriented even under high workload.
• Flexibility and teamwork.
• Ability to work accurately and systematically both in the office and in the field.
• Ability to adapt to the seasonal fluctuations and attendance for travelling.
• Driving license of type B

What we offer:

• Challenging, varied and interesting field of work.
• Working in a small, highly motivated and goal-oriented team.
• Nice working atmosphere.
• Rewarding career package.

Are you interested?
We look forward to your convincing application in English or German at

Strube Research GmbH & Co. KG
Mrs Stefanie Krowicki
Human Resources Department
Hauptstr. 1
38387 Söllingen, Germany
E-Mail: s.krowicki@strube-research.net
Tel. +49 (0)5354-809926