The Jan IngenHousz Institute (JII) is an independent research institute that focuses on improving photosynthesis to increase crop production. Our goal is to contribute to global food security in the face of climate change, biodiversity challenges, and population growth. With a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, plant physiologists and geneticists, we develop innovative methods and sensor technologies. We work together with universities and research institutions worldwide and are located on the campus of Wageningen University & Research.

As a student assistant you will support the large scale experiments and taking care of crops in various environments, such as climate chambers, greenhouses and fields (Unifarm/NPEC). You will help with the different analyses and photosynthesis measurements of plants in the field and the lab.

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting researchers in executing field and lab work

• Data collection under field, greenhouse and controlled conditions

• Data entry and management

• Assist in field sensor installation and maintenance

  
  

What we ask

• You are a Bachelor or Master student in the Netherlands

• You are available for at least 2 full days a week from May 1 to August 31. Preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays. Availability on other days is a plus

• You are willing to spend your summer days in the field taking measurements

• You are eager and proactive and collaborative

• You have very good command of the English language

  
  

What we offer

• Opportunity to assist in research in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment

• Standard compensation: € 18.73 , € 18.89, € 19.07 for 2e, 3e and 4e year students

• You will receive 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus.

  
  

Note that

• Only Dutch or EU students are eligible for WURkForce jobs (there are some exceptions for other international students).

• Each job is subject to a standard, preset compensation.

• You need to have a bank account.

• You need to have health insurance.

• If you are an international student, deployment through WURkForce is only possible if you have a visa with a note that you are allowed to work in NL ("arbeid is toegestaan" legislation from Immigration Service).

  
  

We have various positions so please contact us. You can express your interest by sending an email to hrm@jii.org or contact Alexander Laarman at +31(0)641586244.