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JKI - Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen
Quedlinburg, DEImpact-drivenGovernmentScience & ResearchClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees501 - 1,000
About JKI - Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen
The Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, is Germany's central scientific institution for research on cultivated plants. Established in 2008 under the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), JKI conducts applied and basic research across all facets of crop production. Its mission is to ensure the health and quality of cultivated plants, secure agricultural yields, and promote sustainable practices. With approximately 1,200 employees across 10 locations, including its main site in Quedlinburg, JKI provides scientific advice to the German government and significantly contributes to SDGs 2, 15, and 13.
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Sustainability Goals
Zero Hunger
Securing agricultural yields globally
The JKI researches the health and quality of cultivated plants to ensure sustainable yields and secure the global food supply.
Life on Land
Promoting sustainable agriculture and biodiversity
The organization develops environmentally sound plant protection strategies, promotes biodiversity, and conserves plant genetic resources within agricultural ecosystems.
Climate Action
Climate adaptation strategies for cultivated plants
The JKI researches and develops adaptation strategies for cultivated plants to enhance their resilience against the impacts of climate change.
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FAQs
Q1What is JKI's mission?
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The Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) is Germany's central scientific institution for research on cultivated plants. Its core mission is to ensure the health and quality of cultivated plants, secure agricultural yields, and promote sustainable practices. It provides scientific advice to the German government and significantly contributes to SDGs 2, 15, and 13.
Q2How many employees does JKI have?
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The JKI employs approximately 1,200 individuals across 17 specialist institutes and two scientific support units.
Q3Where does JKI operate offices?
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The JKI operates 10 locations throughout Germany, with its main site located in Quedlinburg.
Q4How can one apply for jobs at JKI?
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Applicants can find current job listings and application information on the JKI's career page at https://interamt.de/koop/app/trefferliste?partner=3695.
Q5Does JKI hold ESG certifications?
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The JKI does not hold commercial ESG certifications like B-Corp. However, its mandate is inherently aligned with environmental, social, and governance principles, as its research directly contributes to sustainable agriculture.
Q6Which SDGs does JKI primarily support?
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The JKI primarily supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). SDG 13 (Climate Action) is supported as a secondary goal.
