Permanent contract | BELVAUX
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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.
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How will you contribute?
Describe the main responsibilities of the position.
You will be mainly in charge of:
- Planning, implementing and analysing field experiments in viticulture in collaboration with the Luxembourgish ‘Institut viti-vinicole’ as well as private grape growers.
- The grapevine water status monitoring methodologies and related equipment.
- Investigating physiological and phytopathological traits of vines, including fungus-resistant cultivars and traditional reference cultivars.
- Field measurement campaigns and scientific assessments.
- Monitoring of grape phenology and disease/pest dynamics.
- Data management, statistical analyses and interpretation.
- Contributing to the development of sustainable management systems for reducing pesticide input in viticulture, including crop cultural measures and decision support systems.
- Climate change impact research in viticulture based on regional climate change projections.
- Reporting of research results.
- Contributing to the crafting of scientific and applied publications / reports.
- Presentation of research results during field visits and workshops for local producers, as well as at national and international workshops / conferences.
- Trustful interactions with national and international stakeholders and partners.
- Supporting the identification of funding opportunities in viticulture and contributing to research proposal writing.
- Working as part of a scientific team and participating in team and project meetings.
- Contributing to the organisation of meetings, monitoring the advancement of project related tasks, ensuring the achievement of deliverables/milestones, as well as contributing to the creation of intellectual property (patents, licences, etc.).
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Education
You hold an engineer title, or master’s degree in viticulture or a closely related field, and you have technical expertise in viticulture, crop protection and a good understanding of climate change impact research.
You have experience in:
- Viticulture under European growing conditions including organic viticulture.
- Grape pathogens and pests as well as the pesticides used for controlling them.
- Crop and disease modelling.
- Grape physiology and grape water balance.
- Scientific field trials.
- Data management and statistical data analyses.
- Scientific writing.
- Reporting and presentation skills following scientific standards.
- Working collegially in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
- Data analyses using R or SPSS.
Programming skills are considered as a plus. Fundraising experience would represent a further asset.
You are an open-minded person and able to interact with colleagues, partners, local stakeholders as well as applied grape growers.
You are highly motivated and driven by curiosity.
A driving licence (B) is mandatory.
Language skills
• Fluency in German and English, both oral and written. French would be considered as an asset.
Your LIST benefits
· An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects.
· Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society.
· Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs, including innovations in all that we do.
· An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.
· Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills.
· Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce.
· Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions.
· Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science.
· 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance.
· Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to Digital lunch vouchers.
Apply online
Your application must include:
· A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience.
· A scientific CV with contact details.
· Contact details of 2 references.
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
Application procedure and conditions
We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.