Phd position on ecosystem ecology in sustainable agriculturethe department of plant ecology at the university of hohenheim, stuttgart (https://ecology.unihohenheim.de/en/105687) seeks a phd student in the research field of ecosystem ecology in the interdisciplinary project "bright-futures: bright spots in agriculture".
preferred starting date is june 1st, 2025, for a duration of four years.
salary and conditions are according to public service positions in germany (tv-l e13, 65%).
the bright-futures project aims to identify sustainable agricultural systems, termed "bright spots."
by analyzing secondary and empirical field data, bright-futures will pinpoint regions and individual farms exhibiting outstanding economic, ecological, and social sustainability.
field studies in kerala (india), western kenya, oaxaca (mexico), and southern germany shall uncover the success factors of these bright spots, such as agricultural practices, ecological conditions, and policy frameworks.
the investigations of this phd position will be carried out in close coordination with the biodiversity and socio-economic studies of the project partners.
your profile we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist to join our group.
applicants must hold a m.sc.
in ecology, biology, agriculture, or related disciplines.
you should have good knowledge of ecological statistics (using r), good writing and communication skills, and be eager to work in a highly interdisciplinary project.
experience with ecophysiological measurement techniques with a focus on carbon and water fluxes can be beneficial.
fluency in written and spoken english is expected.
willingness to travel for extended periods to tropical countries and rural settings, and a driving license class b (passenger car) are required for field work.
field studies of ecosystem fluxes on leave, individual plant and ecosystem level with a focus on carbon and water on farms in india, kenya, and southern germany.analysis of collected and secondary data in close collaboration with project partners.organization and leadership of focus group discussions with stakeholders.active interdisciplinary collaboration in the bright-futures project.publication of research results in scientific journals and presentations at scientific conferences.additional benefits we offer a phd opportunity in a topical research area of high societal relevance, in a dynamic international research group led by jun.-prof. Dr. Andreas schweiger.
using a broad methodological spectrum, we focus on plant-environment interactions with a special focus on plant ecophysiological responses.
the university of hohenheim is located on a beautiful campus in the southern german city of stuttgart, which offers a rich cultural life and attractive surroundings.
application please apply via the university of hohenheim portal by 24.03.2025.
your application (in a single .pdf-file) should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of motivation (1-2 pages) detailing why you want to do a phd, your scientific experience, what you find interesting about the phd project, and which ideas you have for developing a research project on the topic.
please also include university and high school diplomas, a summary of your msc thesis, and, if available, letters of recommendation from previous supervisors.
the university of hohenheim seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and strongly encourages qualified female scientists to apply.
with equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities.
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