Postdoc Position - Integrated Assessment Modelling for Agriculture
October 28, 2008
The Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES) at the University of Bonn, Germany, invites applications for the following position
Researcher (Postdoc) ? Integrated assessment modelling for agriculture
The position is part of the Crop Science Group which aims to strengthen its activities on integrated assessment and modelling of plant production systems under global change. Main emphasis of this research is on the development of models for large-scale application (landscape, region and higher scales) to assess the impacts of global change (including climate, economic and market change) on food and feed production.
We seek a candidate with experience in cropping or land use systems modelling who can contribute to the development of models for integrated assessment in agriculture. The work will identify spatial heterogeneity in biophysical production conditions (and crop management activities) and develop approaches to integrate this information into large-scale models.
The candidate has completed a PhD in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geo-information Science and/or Mathematics and has proven capabilities in mathematical modelling, preferably of crops and cropping systems. Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, Remote Sensing and GIS is an advantage. The candidate should be fluent in English and have good writing skills. For non-German speakers learning of the German language should be considered. She/he should be willing to work in a team and be prepared to travel.
Further information about INRES can be found at: http://www.inres.uni-bonn.de/index_engl.html
The position is available for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Anticipated start date is Dec 2008, Jan 2009. Salary is according to E 13 TV-L. A job-ticket of the Stadtwerke Bonn can be obtained.
The University of Bonn is an equal opportunities employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified women or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.
Applicants are expected to submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and indicate two referees. They should also indicate 3 key publications which they can provide upon request. Applications can only be returned if a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope is included.
Applications should be sent to:
Professor Dr. Frank Ewert
Crop Science Group
Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation
Katzenburgweg 5
D - 53115 Bonn
Germany
Further information can be obtained from Frank Ewert (lap@uni-bonn.de).
The deadline for applications is the 14th of November 2008.
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I did my PhD in Computer Science with PhD thesis, “Expert System for Evaluation of Capitan Investment In Aggro-Based Industrial Sector”. I did M.A. Economics also and have much knowledge about ariculture. I have supervised many Master theses relating to Using Computer Technology in Agriculture.
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I AM 27 years, accomplished three 3years at university of agriculture and animal husbandry kigali- rwanda.
i would to pursuing my studies at your university in either of the following options 1-horticulture, Agribusiness, crop-production
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I am Dr.M.Pandiyan, PhD., working as Associate
Professor Plant Breeding and Genetics. Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, National Pulses Research
Centre, Vamban. Tamil Nadu. India
I developed interspecific derivative line which is immune to yellow mosaic
virus resistance confirmed with SSR primers and agro infection test
In India, Legume crops are second major crop next to
paddy and wheat particularly greengram Vigna
radiata(mungbean)and blackgram Vigna mungo
(urdbean)are main pulse crops. Now in these crop
highly affected by YELLOW MOSAIC VIRUS disease. we
have resistant varieties in blackgram. In case of
greengram at present there is no resistant variety in
india . I kept in mind that problems, for eradication
of this serious disease i studied well of Vigna wild
species. i found one species that is Vigna umbellata
has 100 per cent resistant at field condition
thoughout the year for eight years of my observation
and agro infection test also it found resistant against yellow mosaic virus.
I used this wild species to
improve greengram (gene transfer methodology through
conventional breeding) I have developed mapping
population in this crop. i have 187 lines as
population for Yellow mosaic virus disease (Vigna
radiata x Vigna umbellata). out of 187 lines, 3 lines
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bean markers at NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, GENE BANK
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conventional breeder now i am involving molecular breeding
I have developed greengram x silvestris, Greengram x
glabresense, greengram x trilobata and blackgrams x
silvestris for ymv disease resistant population.
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I am also involving depatment of biotechnology ,India
project on development of mungbean yellow mosaic
virus resistant gene analoge and mapping population
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