Postdoc (m/w/d) Water productivity in Agriculture

The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy is a pioneer and a driver of bioeconomy research. We create the scientific foundation to transform agricultural, food, industrial and energy systems into a comprehensive bio-based circular economy. We develop and integrate techniques, processes and management strategies, effectively converging technologies to intelligently crosslink highly diverse bioeconomic production systems and to control them in a knowledge-based, adaptive and largely automated manner. We conduct research in dialogue with society - knowledge-motivated and application-inspired.

At the earliest possible date, we are seeking a

project AgroHyd-X

You will support the working group „Water productivity in Agriculture (AgroHyd)” in the project „Use of X-band weather radar for high-resolution precipitation detection and site-specific management in the context of climate-adapted agriculture (AgroHyd-X)”. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) State of Brandenburg (ILB).

Your responsibilities

• Derivation of simplifying parameters and their integration into our AgroHyd Farmodel
• Modeling and calculation of water-relevant indicators (e.g. water productivity)
• Comparison of different models (e.g. irrigation management software)
• Coordination and organization of the cooperation with two farms
• Public relations/knowledge communication
• Preparation of scientific publications
• Support with the organization and writing of reports

Your qualifications

• Successfully completed studies and doctorate in the field of agricultural sciences, hydrology, geoecology or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of arable and crop farming topics
• Very good analytical and conceptual skills
• Knowledge of models and modeling setup
• Very good knowledge of German and English language, both written and spoken
• EU driving license class B

We offer

• The opportunity to network within a large network of experts and to occupy a central position
• Collaboration on promising and innovative topics
• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas to a high degree to the thematic development of the research questions
• Flexible working hours and working from home
• Family-friendly working conditions that promote the balance between work and family life
• Company-owned electric bicycles for business trips
• Employer contribution for the VBB company ticket or Deutschland-Ticket
• A work place located on the edge of a picturesque landscape

The remuneration depends on your qualifications and professional experience, up to salary group 14 TV-L. The position is a part-time position with 50 % (20 hours per week), limited until 30.06.2028.

For further information, please contact Dr. Katrin Drastig (Tel. +49 331 5699-218, mail: kdrastig(at) atb-potsdam.de ) or visit our website www.atb-potsdam.de .

Are you interested in the position? If you would like to contribute your expertise to our interdisciplinary research, we look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter, a CV, certificates and references. Please apply by August 31, 2024, using the online application form for the job advertisement, reference code 2024-2-9 at https://www.atb-potsdam.de/en/career/vacancies . Applications received after the application deadline cannot be considered.

The job interviews will take place in the period from September 16 to September 25, 2024.

Equality of opportunity is part of our personnel policy. Disabled applicants with adequate qualification will be preferentially considered.

By submitting an application, you agree that your job application documents will be stored for a period of six months, even in the case of an unsuccessful application. Further information on the processing, storage and protection of your personal data can be found at https://www.atb-potsdam.de/en/services/data-protection-declaration-for-the-application-process .