The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) as a nationally and internationally active research institute is to deliver solutions for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture – together with society. ZALF is a member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg). It also maintains a research station with further locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.

The project “EOAgri Twin” project focuses on creating a comprehensive virtual replica of agricultural systems and improving the understanding of cropping systems under multiple stressors (biotic and abiotic). To support the activities of the project we are offering a full time position as soon as possible limited to till November, 30 2026 at our location in Müncheberg as

Research associate (f/m/d)
105-2024

Your tasks:

• use of process-based modelling for drought and heat stress assessment through calibration and execution of the MONICA model
• use of models for pest assessment, as well as coumpounding and concurring effects
• assessment of management effects (e.g. irrigation) on crop production
• contribution to documents collaboratively created, such as papers, documentation, and reports

Your qualifications:

• University (MSc) degree in the field of Agriculture, Environmental science, Geosciences or related fields
• programming experience in Python or extensive experience in another high-level programming language is a prerequisite
• solid knowledge of crop stress physiology
• extensive experience in the development and application of crop models at a large scale
• record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals is an asset
• experience with Git and Git Hub and Linux environment is desirable

What we offer:

• an interdisciplinary and solution-oriented working environment that encourages independence and self-reliance
• classification according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) up to E13 (including special annual payment)
• a collegial and open-minded working atmosphere in a dynamic research institution
• access to modern workspace with modern IT infrastructure (HPC)
• mobile work of max. 40% monthly working time is possible given reconciliation with the project requirements
• company ticket

Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications are favored. The filling of the position in part-time is possible in principle. Please send your application preferably online (see button online application below). For e-mail applications, create a PDF document (one PDF file, max. 5 MB; packed PDF documents, archive files like zip, rar etc. Word documents cannot be processed and therefore cannot be considered!) with the usual documents, in particular CV, proof of qualification and certificates, stating the reference number 105-2024 until December,20 2024 to (see button e-mail application below).If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: Dr. Gohar Ghazaryan, Tel. +49 (0) 33432 82-411For cost reasons, application documents or extensive publications can only be returned if an adequately stamped envelope is attached.If you apply, we collect and process your personal data in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the EU GDPR only for the processing of your application and for purposes that result from possible future employment with the ZALF. Your data will be deleted after six months.

Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF),

Eberswalder Straße 84, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany

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