15 days ago
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Postdoctoral researcher (TV-L 13, 80-100%, 6 years) - BRIGHT-Futures: Bright Spots in Agriculture
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Intro
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Hohenheim is looking to fill a position for a Postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the project "Bright Spots in Agriculture – Learning from Today's Models for a Sustainable Future (BRIGHT-Futures)."
Tasks
- Independently carry out cutting-edge interdisciplinary and solution-oriented research on sustainable agricultural systems.
- Collect secondary spatial data and carry out spatial analysis mapping Bright Spots.
- Contribute to the design and execution of field studies in the four case study regions collecting biodiversity, ecosystem function and socio-economic data.
- Develop and deepen networks with local partners in case study regions.
- Contribute to supervision of MSc and PhD students.
- Discussing, integrating, and sharing results with project partners.
- Attending regular project meetings and workshops.
- Lead the writing of scientific publications, as well as contribute to other research outputs, e.g., reports, and communication/engagement materials for local actors.
- Potentially contribute to teaching in the Department 430c (equivalent to a teaching load of 2 SWS).
Requirements
- A PhD in geography, ecology, interdisciplinary environmental sciences, agricultural sciences or related field.
- Strong interest in sustainability issues as they pertain to agricultural systems.
- Good understanding of agricultural and/or socio-environmental systems.
- Experience with interdisciplinary research.
- In-depth knowledge of theories, frameworks and methods from at least two different disciplines or from a – per definition - interdisciplinary field.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Existing knowledge of multiple comparative and/or interdisciplinary quantitative scientific methods, e.g. GIS, remote sensing, land cover mapping, experimental design, field sampling, carbon measurements, farmer surveys, statistics.
- Knowledge of R, as well as spatial analysis software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS).
- Strong collaborative skills and interest in working with an interdisciplinary and international project team.
- Excellent command of the English language (written and oral).
- Commitment to contribute to a positive work environment and group learning processes.
- Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in an international highly interdisciplinary research project.
- Opportunity to work in an exciting solutions-oriented research project.
- Opportunity to gain insights into current research topics and innovative research methods in the field of sustainable agriculture.
- Flexible working time in consultation with the team.
- A pleasant, highly collaborative and inclusive working atmosphere.
- Support in reconciling work and family life.
- Remuneration according to the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) 13.
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