Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ

Tasks include

• building an independent research portfolio aligned with the research strategy of the group
• designing and conducting experiments in controlled environment horticulture using advanced sensors and imaging
• investigating plant responses to environmental conditions and resource management in CEA
• developing and applying process-based approaches for analysing, predicting and optimising crop performance and RUE
• integrating experimental, physiological and environmental data for improved understanding of crop production systems
• analysing and interpreting crop, environmental and production system data
• scientific publication in international peer-reviewed journals
• acquisition of national and international third-party funding
• supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students
• contribution to the scientific coordination and strategic development of the research group

We are looking for candidates with

• a PhD in horticultural sciences, controlled environment agriculture, plant physiology, biosystems engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
• strong interest in sustainable and resource-efficient controlled environment horticultural production systems
• demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research
• experience in designing and conducting experiments under controlled environmental conditions
• experience with process-based modelling and scientific programming (preferably MATLAB); familiarity with sensor technologies is an advantage
• excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
• a PhD in horticultural sciences, controlled environment agriculture, plant physiology, biosystems engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
• strong interest in sustainable and resource-efficient controlled environment horticultural production systems
• demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research experience in designing and conducting experiments under controlled environmental conditions
• experience with process-based modelling and scientific programming (preferably MATLAB); familiarity with sensor technologies is an advantage
• excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
• a PhD in horticultural sciences, controlled environment agriculture, plant physiology, biosystems engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
• strong interest in sustainable and resource-efficient controlled environment horticultural production systems
• demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research
• experience in designing and conducting experiments under controlled environmental conditions
• experience with process-based modelling and scientific programming (preferably MATLAB); familiarity with sensor technologies is an advantage
• excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
• ability to work independently as well as within interdisciplinary teams
• motivation to acquire competitive national and international research funding
• readiness to contribute to an international and collaborative research environme
• Employment will be initially for three years with a three-year extension upon a satisfactory evaluation after 2.5 years according to the IGZ criteria for postdoctoral careers. The salary will be based on qualifications and research experience in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L, up to pay scale 13, and covers 100% of the regular working time. The position is suitable for part-time employment with a minimum of 32 hours per week