Environmental Risk Assessor for Birds & Mammals (m/f/d)

The RIFCON GmbH wildlife team, located in Hirschberg and Ludwigshafen, Germany, is looking for an ecologist passionate about assessing potential risks of pesticides exposed to wild birds and mammals in the agrarian landscape.

Short description

For 25 years now RIFCON GmbH is an independent scientific consulting company offering comprehensive professional services for the registration of synthetic and biological plant protection and fertilising products (e.g. biostimulants, fertilizers, inhibitors etc.). Our head office is located in Hirschberg near Heidelberg in Germany. About 200 employees offer services ranging from complete EU registration packages, general consultancy work to sophisticated GLP field studies and various combinations of these elements. Furthermore, we offer environmental planning and environmental monitoring including eDNA services.


For our wildlife team located in Hirschberg and Ludwigshafen, Germany, we are looking for an ecologist to assess potential risks to wild birds and mammals exposed to pesticides in the agrarian landscape.

These tasks are waiting for you

  • Preparation of dossiers addressing ecotoxicological risk assessments for wild birds and mammals according to EU regulations and national requirements
  • Development of higher-tier risk assessment strategies including recommendations for field studies
  • Evaluation of scientific data in the context of wildlife risk assessment and expert statements
  • Evaluation of scientific peer reviewed open literature
  • Project management for clients
  • Coordination and preparation of meetings with clients and regulatory authorities
  • Preparation of presentations and manuscripts regarding these topics

You convince us with

  • Scientific background (wildlife ecology, biology, ornithology, mammalogy)
  • Professional experience in the field of regulatory ecotoxicology is advantageous
  • Very good level of written and spoken English
  • The ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication and team player skills

What we offer

  • Attractive working environment including indefinite contract and multifaceted tasks
  • To work as part of a dedicated international team of scientists and staff
  • Possibility of professional development and occupational education
  • An option to widen your personal network in industry and science
  • High degree of project and self-responsibility
  • Employer-funded pension
  • Friendly and family working atmosphere
  • Home office and mobile work opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and part time models
  • Job ticket, employee parking spaces, Company bike leasing
  • Employer childcare allowance
  • Individual ergonomic advices,
  • Yoga and sportsTeam events

Aplication

Submit your application here https://www.rifcon.com/karriere/offene-stellen/