PhD Position in Functional-Structural Plant Modelling

vor 4 Wochen


Jülich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Forschungszentrum Jülich Vollzeit

Your Job:

The Forschungszentrum Jülich is seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team in the field of functional-structural plant modelling. The successful candidate will work on the development and application of plant models to simulate the effects of different pre-crops in crop rotations on wheat growth and performance.

Your Tasks:

  • Develop and parameterise the functional-structural plant model CPlantBox to support crop modelling with relevant root traits and functions.
  • Perform in silico experiments for different regional climate change scenarios.
  • Postprocess and analyse simulation results.
  • Publish 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 as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team.
  • Very good communication and organisational skills.
  • Very good command of the English language.

Our Offer:

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends. We also provide a vibrant international work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere, we have a lot more to offer. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment ("Christmas bonus").



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