PhD Position in Functional-Structural Plant Modelling

vor 1 Monat


Jülich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Forschungszentrum Jülich Vollzeit

Your Role:

The successful candidate will be part of the BMBF project Rhizosphere processes and yield decline in wheat crop rotations, collaborating with the University of Kiel, the Institute of Sugar Beet Research, and the Julius-Kühn-Institut. The project aims to investigate the effect of different pre-crops in crop rotations on wheat growth and performance. Simulation modelling will be used to analyse pre-crop effects and extrapolate research findings for future climate scenarios.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Setting up the functional-structural plant model for specific soil and pre-crop situations
  • Parameterizing the model based on experimental data from the consortium, including root data from greenhouse and field observations
  • Performing in silico experiments for different regional climate change scenarios
  • Postprocessing and analysis of simulation results
  • Presentation and publication of results at national and international conferences and peer-reviewed journals

Your Profile:

  • Masters degree in bioengineering, environmental sciences, or applied mathematics
  • Knowledge of plant and soil sciences
  • Mathematical modelling skills
  • Experience in scientific computation
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Very good command of the English language

Our Offer:

We offer a vibrant international work environment on an attractive research campus, ideal for completing your doctoral degree. You will have the opportunity to work with a competent and interdisciplinary team, attend national and international conferences, and receive further scientific and technical training through international experts.

Additionally, you will have access to exceptional research infrastructure, flexible working hours, and a range of training courses and networking opportunities through JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors.

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, with pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and an additional 60% of a monthly salary as special payment.



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