Job for Researchers: Scientific Researcher (Garden, Landscape & Sports Field Construction) — TUM/LWG

Original title: Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin bzw. wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) für Forschung, Beratung und Lehre im Garten-, Landschafts- und Sportplatzbau

About the employer

The Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG) is a modern, service-oriented teaching and research institution within the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism. It is responsible for applied research and education. The position is located at the Institute for Urban Green and Landscape Construction (ISL) in Veitshöchheim.

About the role

We are looking for a Scientific Researcher (m/f/d) for Research, Consulting and Teaching in Garden, Landscape and Sports Field Construction. The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and is advertised under reference number 0302/2026-13.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at the State Master and Technician School in the subjects of Green Area Construction Technology and Construction Operations, as well as in interdisciplinary project teaching.
• Contributing to the conception, installation and supervision of practice-oriented experiments in construction and vegetation technology.
• Compiling research reports, publishing findings in relevant specialist journals, and presenting results at conferences.
• Representing the institute on standards committees and working groups of relevant professional bodies.
• Organising and moderating events and workshops for the continuing education of relevant target groups.
• Supporting the institute in the digitalisation of work processes, for example in landscaping-related tendering and planning procedures.

Requirements

• A scientific university degree (Dipl.-Ing. Univ. or M.Sc.) in landscape management, landscape architecture, landscape planning, landscape ecology or a comparable field with a planning-technical orientation.
• Professional practice in the execution or planning of garden and landscape construction projects, including professional experience in the handling of construction projects.
• Basic knowledge of CAD and AVA software; confident use of standard office programmes.
• An independent and responsible working style, a confident manner, and good oral and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Permanent employment in full time (40 hours per week); the position can be filled part time.
• Pay grade 13 TV-L if the required qualifications are met; transfer to a civil service relationship is possible if the relevant career requirements are fulfilled.
• Public sector benefits, including an additional pension scheme.
• An interesting, responsible and varied role in a collegial working atmosphere.
• A modern workplace located within attractively landscaped outdoor grounds.
• A good work-life balance through flexible working hours and the possibility of working partly from home.
• Catering facilities in the institute’s own cafeteria.
• Modern mobility offers, including job-bike leasing, a subsidised job ticket and free parking.

How to apply

Please send your complete application documents with the reference number 0302/2026-13 by 28 June 2026 to:

Bayerische Landesanstalt für Weinbau und Gartenbau
Fachzentrum Recht und Service – Personalstelle
An der Steige 15
97209 Veitshöchheim
Germany

Applications may also be submitted by email exclusively in PDF format to: [email protected]. Written application documents will not be returned after the conclusion of the procedure; please submit copies or electronic documents and avoid using application folders.

Further information

For questions about the position, please contact Mr Kendzia (0931/9801-3401). For questions about the application procedure, please contact Ms Hofmann (0931/9801-3143). Further information about the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture is available at www.lwg.bayern.de.

The Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture actively promotes the equality of women and men and therefore expressly welcomes applications from women. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are otherwise essentially equally qualified, capable and professionally suitable.

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