PhD Researcher in Plant Phenotyping for Climate Resilience

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Plant Sciences (IBG-2) at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH.The successful applicant will contribute to research on breeding crops resilient to climate change, leveraging state-of-the-art phenotyping methodologies in controlled environments. Our focus...

As a researcher at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich GmbH Karriere, you will be part of an international team conducting research for a changing society. Our goal is to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and explore the possibilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a world where people can live in peace and prosperity....

Are you passionate about science and eager to contribute to research on climate change? Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH invites applications for a PhD Position in Characterizing Root and Shoot Diversity in Rye Heterotic Pools.As a member of our team, you will work at one of Europe's largest research centers, collaborating closely with international partners....

Company OverviewForschungszentrum Jülich is a leading research center in Europe, focusing on cutting-edge scientific and technological advancements. Our team is passionate about tackling real-world challenges, such as the integration of renewable energies into the grid.

Company OverviewForschungszentrum Jülich is a leading research center in Europe, offering a collaborative working atmosphere and exciting tasks. Our mission is to address the most pressing scientific and societal challenges.

Job DescriptionDevelop and implement hybrid quantum-classical algorithms on high-performance computing systems to address current limitations of quantum devices.Adapt these algorithms for Earth Observation use cases to test and benchmark the latest quantum technologies.Enhance JUNIQ's user platform by integrating quantum computers into JSC's modular...

Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helm­holtz Asso­ciation, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possi­bilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with...

Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helm­holtz Asso­ciation, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possi­bilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with...

Are you passionate about science? Would you like to contribute to research on breeding crops resilient to climate change? Come to work with us at the Institute of Bio **Your Job**: - Responsible for characterizing root and shoot architecture of selected rye genotypes using imaging-based phenotyping platforms, - Derive, in cooperation with other scientists,...

At the Institute of Bio - and Geosciences - Agrosphere (IBG-3) we conduct research to improve our understanding of biogeochemical and hydrological processes in terrestrial systems. Specific studies focus on environmental controls on biogeochemical cycling of elements, the analysis of exchange processes and nutrient dynamics in the soil-plant-atmosphere...

Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helm­holtz Asso­ciation, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possi­bilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with...

As a leading research institution for plant sciences and microbial biotechnology the Institute of Bio - and Geosciences (IBG) at the Forschungszentrum Jülich focuses on molecular and applied biosciences in plants and microbes. The project will develop innovative aspects of biologically sustainable plant biocontroll agents, and builds on existing basic...

Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helm­holtz Asso­ciation, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possi­bilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with...

Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helm­holtz Asso­ciation, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possi­bilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with...

**Your Job**: The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasizes the importance of finding ways to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to meet climate change targets. One strongly considered solution is Direct Air Capture and Storage (DACS), which involves capturing CO2 from the air and storing it underground in geological...

**Your Job**: The main tasks of your PhD project are: - Developing and implementing hybrid quantum-classical algorithms on HPC systems to address current limitations of quantum devices, contributing to the definition of requirements for practical and impactful quantum computing - Adapting these algorithms for Earth Observation (EO) use cases to test and...

How do climate policies affect communities? This master thesis offers a unique opportunity to explore the social implications of climate mitigation and adaptation measures. The goal is to ensure a just transition, where the benefits and burdens of climate actions are equitably distributed. **Your Job**: - WP1 - Quantifying the social impact of existing...

The Institute of Climate and Energy Systems - Stratosphere (ICE-4) develops instruments, conducts global observations, and runs chemistry-climate models to study the stratosphere’s role in the climate system. Our mission is to enhance climate and weather predictability by examining atmospheric processes driving circulation, composition variability and...

The Multiscale Neurodevelopment Team studies the maturation of cortical architecture, connectivity and functional dynamics across early life. Using multiscale frameworks in combination with computational modelling, we aim to better understand cognitive maturation and psychiatric illness. Our team is embedded in the Brain and Behaviour Research Unit (INM-7)...

Would you like to contribute to sustainable data use through your work? Then the Department of Bioinformatics (IBG-4) at the Institute of Bio - and Geosciences is the right place for you. Our team works on and develops methods and algorithms to achieve a fundamental understanding of high-dimensional data and processes in the bio-economy, focusing on e.g....

The heavy use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture is nowadays still crucial for the food supply. However, this practice leads to significant environmental and health issues, including poisoning, environmental degradation, and the development of insecticide resistance. EU policies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals advocate for safer, more...

Achieving a secure, greenhouse gas-neutral energy supply is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. At the Institute for Energy and Climate Research - Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), we conduct research into how a sustainable energy system can be achieved and what it might look like. In this context, we develop a wide range of highly complex...

At the institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy - Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage (INW-1), Director Hans-Georg Steinrück, we investigate fundamental mechanisms and processes of chemical hydrogen storage at solidliquid interfaces (i.e. catalyst-molecule) using advanced analytic methodologies (including large-scale research facilities)....

**Your Job**: As a PhD student in the group, your tasks will be: - Expression and purification of mitochondrial membrane protein complexes in bacterial and eukaryotic (yeast and mammalian) cell systems - Biochemical and biophysical characterization of the complexes - Cryo-EM sample preparation, data collection and structure determination **Your...

At the Institute of Energy Materials and Devices - Photovoltaics (IMD-3), novel materials as well as innovative device architectures for sustainable photovoltaics are investigated. In this regard, perovskite solar cells are a promising solar cell technology that enables printable, flexible and lightweight solar cells. Further improvements in their...

**Your Job**: - Design, acquisition and analysis of behavioural, neuropsychological and neuroimaging data in healthy volunteers and stroke patients - Implementation of analysis algorithms - Presentation and publication of the results - Interaction with international team members and collaborators from Psychology, Medicine, and Computational...