PhD-Position in Bio-Economic Modeling von Agroforstwirtschaft, Agrivoltaik und nachhaltigen Landwirtschaftssystemen (f/m/d)

PhD Position in Bio-Economic Modeling of Agroforestry, Agrivoltaics, and Sustainable Agriculture Systems (f/m/d) 108-2024

The successful candidate will:

• collect data on various agricultural production systems including biochar applications, Agri-PV and AF.
•   apply and further develop of the bio-economic modeling system MODAM
•   conduct integrated economic and ecosystem services analysis of Agri-PV and AF systems within a whole-farm context
•   analyze the potential of new production systems in a regional context
•   develop policy recommendations through scenario analysis with MODAM

The candidate should have the following profile:

•   a completed master's degree in agricultural economics, environmental economics, or a related field
•   good background in bio-economic modelling and optimization techniques
•   good background in mathematical programming in GAMS for model development
•   excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
•   strong interest in scientific writing and excellent command of English and German
• as an international research organisation based in Germany, we require good to very good written and spoken English and a willingness to participate in in-house German language training

What we offer:

•   an interdisciplinary 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
•   institutional commitment to a good work-life balance
•   in-house language courses in German and English
• company ticket

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Peter Zander, Peter.Za****r@****.de, Tel. +49 (0) 33432/82 214

For 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

Contact of Human resource management: p*******l@****.de