Postdoc position crop physiology in species mixtures

19 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Wageningen University & Research

Research Field

Agricultural sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

12 Jun 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you interested in contributing to sustainable agriculture by using your skills in advanced plant modelling methods? Would you like to find out which plant physiological mechanisms play an important role in the performance of mixed crops via advanced plant simulation modelling? Then, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Wageningen University & Research in a postdoc position.

You will work on integrating and implementing key plant physiological processes occurring below- and aboveground in crop mixtures into plant simulation models. You will analyse the relevance of these processes for crop mixture performance. In this you will work closely with several other team members who use experimental and modelling methods to address questions in mixed crops.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• Further developing, expanding and testing existing plant simulation models with plant physiological processes, using the Julia programming language in the Virtual Plant Laboratory .
• Perform elaborate simulation studies addressing questions relevant to adopting and optimizing crop mixtures, their management and breeding targets.
• Communication of results in scientific publications and on (inter)national workshops.
• Contributing to the teaching portfolio of the group

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You are a highly motivated candidate who sees the development and use of complex 3D plant models and the interpretation of their predictions as an interesting challenge.
You also possess:

• A PhD in computer sciences or applied mathematics with a keen interest in plants and crops.
• OR: A PhD in plant or crop science with proven experience in programming and simulation modelling.
• A publication record in relevant journals.
• Strong communication skills in English required to communicate and discuss model requirements, results and consequences with scientists within similar and different domains within the IntercropVALUES project.
• Strong project and time management skills, the capacity to prioritize and to finish what you started.

For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 level . Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found here .

Additional Information
Benefits

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 2.960,= and € 4.670,= gross per months for a full-time working week of 38 hours, depending on your working experience and in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). Additionally, a contract for 0.8 FTE can be discussed. Initially, we offer you a three-year contract.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University ” in the Netherlands for the 18th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling. For instance under the "30% rule", certain categories of international staff can receive tax exemption on approximately 30% of their gross salary.

Selection process

For more information about this position, please contact Jochem Evers ([email protected] ) . For more information about the procedure, please contact Dax Teunissen ([email protected] ).

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 12 June 2023. We will schedule the first job interviews soon after this date.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page . A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Jochem Evers ([email protected] ) . For more information about the procedure, please contact Dax Teunissen ([email protected] ).

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 12 June 2023. We will schedule the first job interviews soon after this date.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page . A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/327989/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Wageningen University & Research

Country

Netherlands

City

Wageningen

Postal Code

6708 PB

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/327989/postdoc-position-crop-physiology-in-spe…

Contact

City

Wageningen

Website

http://www.wageningenur.nl

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg

Postal Code

6708 PB

STATUS: EXPIRED