Website Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)
Tasks
- process-based mathematical modelling of agricultural systems
- simulation studies of modelled systems
- support for life cycle assessment on process (LCA) and product scale in cooperation with the project partner
- supervision of bachelor and master students
- active participation in the coordination and involvement of the EcoNutri project
- writing scientific publications and Presentation of results to the international project consortium and scientific audience
Your qualifications and profile
- a PhD with emphasis on systems modelling with horticultural or agricultural context
- strong background in process-based mathematical modelling of crop production systems in horticulture or agriculture
- knowledge of mathematical analytics and ability to translate processes to equations and to systems
- experience in systems modelling, preferably programming in Matlab
- experience or interest in LCA, preferably knowledge in SimaPro
- excellent organization and English language communication skills
- open, flexible and positive person, able to take the initiative
- readiness to integrate into an international working environment
The employment will be initially at the earliest from October 1, 2024 for a period of 15 months. The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, full time. The position is suitable for part-time work with at least 32 hours/week.
To apply for this job please visit igzev.de.