Scientist Monitoring Crop - Dresden, Deutschland - Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) e.V.

Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) e.V.

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Dresden, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) aims for excellence in horticultural research and related plant, environmental and social sciences.

IGZ is based in Großbeeren close to Potsdam and Berlin and is a member of the Leibniz Association (WGL).

IGZ conducts strategic and international research for the sustainable production and use of vegetables, contributing to food security, human well-being and the conservation of natural resources.

At IGZ, researchers from different disciplines work together on core-funded and grant-funded projects, in collaboration with national and international research partners.

To contribute to the target of resource optimization in protected environment crop production through smart systems, the research group 'Next-generation Horticultural Systems - Controlled Environments', we look for an enthusiastic and ambitious

Scientist in the area "Monitoring crop - (micro)climate interactions in protected plant cultivation systems" (f,m,d)

Reference Number: 07/2023/4

Employment will be initially for three years with a three year extension upon a satisfactory evaluation at 2,5 years using the IGZ criteria for postdoctoral careers.

The salary will be based on qualification and research experience according to the wage agreement TV-L, up to EG 13, 100% of the regular working time.

The position is suitable for part-time work with at least 32 hours/week.

The scientist will be part of the research group HORTSYS-Controlled environment horticultural systems. We create model-sensor based decision support tools for resource optimised crop production in protected cultivation.

As such, the main research in this group is model-based monitoring using systems modelling and sensor technology, aiming at resource-use optimised production in greenhouses and indoor-farms.

We use our research for real-time monitoring and environmental control fostering resource conservation in greenhouses and controlled environments. One major key for resource use optimised protected crop cultivation in greenhouses and indoor-farming is controlling crop evapotranspiration.

The knowledge of leaf morphology and especially stomata conductance play a central role.

Understanding and systematic analyses of the signals controlling stomata behaviour and incorporation their dynamics in models is still lacking central parts.

Tasks include

Building an own research portfolio in line with the research groups scientific strategy
Theoretical and practical assessment of plant climate interaction and stomata dynamics in protected cultivation
Processbased mathematical systems modelling and implementation in a relevant platform, preferably in Matlab
Creation of modules as part of decision support systems for sensormodel based crop monitoring
Scientific publications in highly ranked scientific journals
Supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students
Presenting science to international audience and active participation in conferences and workshops
Active participation within the local research environment at the IGZ, in the region, and in the Leibniz-Association
A PhD within greenhouse horticulture or indoorfarming, plant physiology and modelling or a related field
Not more than 5 years since obtaining the PhD
Excellent organization and English language communication skills
Open, flexible and positive attitude, able to take the initiative
Readiness to integrate into an international working environment

The following professional background will be taken into account for competitive assessment

Experience in climate controlled cropping systems as greenhouses and/or indoor farms
Experience in greenhouse crop physiology and modelling
Knowledge or ability to learn of sensing plant responses in controlled environments
Knowledge of leaf microclimate climate interactions, leaf morphology and stomata biology
Knowledge of mathematical analytics and ability to translate processes to equations and to systems
Evidence of proficiency in using computer programming to develop plant models and data processing

We offer

An inspiring and dynamic research environment, including stateofthe art research facilities
Very good conditions to develop your own scientific career and your network in the field of hightechnology crop production
Participation in a successful, dedicated and teamoriented research group
Flexible and familyfriendly working time models
A place of employment located close to Berlin and Potsdam

Art der Stelle:
Vollzeit, Teilzeit, Befristeter Vertrag

Vertragsdauer: 36 Monate

Arbeitsstunden: 40 pro Woche

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