Master Thesis Opportunity in Environmental Research

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Leipzig, Sachsen, Deutschland Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research Vollzeit

About the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is a leading research institute in the field of environmental sciences, with a strong focus on finding a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

The Job

We are seeking a highly motivated master student to work on a research project that aims to optimize the allocation of land uses to maximize the provision of ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. The project involves developing an interactive optimization algorithm that allows for the inclusion of stakeholder preferences during the optimization process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adapting an existing interactive optimization algorithm to spatially-explicit optimization problems
  • Further development of the solution's ranking within the algorithm
  • Coupling the algorithm with existing simple ecosystem services models
  • Application of the algorithm to a virtual study area

What We Offer

  • Excellent supervision and support for your personal and professional development
  • Opportunities to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
  • Access to modern technical equipment and IT services to support your work
  • The chance to contribute and actively shape your own ideas and impulses

Requirements

  • Enrolled master student in Geography, Computer Science/Informatics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Strong programming skills in Python, with optional experience in R
  • Knowledge of multi-objective evolutionary optimization algorithms (NSGA-II) is an advantage
  • Interest in ecosystem services and land-use conflicts
  • Independent and structured way of working
  • High proficiency in English


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