- Implementing a model of root architecture, AMF infection and hyphal growth through soil within the CPlantBox modelling framework
- Parameterization of this model based on experimental data
- Perform in silico experiments to understand and disentangle the joint effect of root system development and AMF and their effects on soil hydraulic properties and on root water and nutrient uptake
- Use the model to quantify the carbon investment into AMF and the related water and nutrient uptake efficiencies
- Present and publish results at national and international conferences and peer reviewed journals
- Masters degree in bioengineering, environmental sciences or applied mathematics
- Knowledge of plant and soil sciences
- Mathematical modelling skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team across institutes
- Very good communication and organizational skills
- Very good command of the English language
- Competent and interdisciplinary working environment, as well as an excellent framework in the areas of experiments and modelling
- Vibrant international work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf and Aachen
- Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
- Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
- Exceptional research infrastructure
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends ( between Christmas and New Year)
- Further development of your personal strengths, through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors:
- Targeted services for international employees, through our International Advisory Service
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PhD Position – Mathematical Modelling of the Soil-Root-Mycorrhiza System - Jülich, Deutschland - Forschungszentrum Jülich
Beschreibung
Your Job:
This work will be part of the DFG project "Texture Dependency of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Induced Plant Drought Tolerance (TeAM-uP)" in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, the University of Bayreuth, the Technical University of Munich, and the Czech Academy of Sciences. The TeAM-uP project will investigate the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on soil and rhizosphere hydraulic properties and its consequences for host plant water and nutrient uptake as well as carbon flows under drought conditions.
You will be responsible for extending the functional-structural plant model CPlantBox to include mycorrhization, growth of extraradical hyphae in soil, and water flow and nutrient transfer in the soil-plant-mycorrhiza system. Model parameterisation and evaluation will be based on the experimental data from this project. Your Tasks in Detail:
Your Profile:
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:
The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment ("Christmas bonus").
