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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