Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in "Social-Ecological Interactions in Agricultural Systems"

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is offering a part-time PhD position focusing on the effects of tree-based agriculture on ecosystem services within an interdisciplinary project framework. Candidates should hold a Master’s Degree and exhibit strong research skills, with the potential for fieldwork in Morocco as part of their research activities.

Qualifikationen

• Completed university degree in agriculture, forestry, geography, or related field.
• Available by the recruitment date.

Aufgaben

• Characterization and mapping of social-ecological systems.
• Quantification of ecosystem services supplied by tree-based agriculture.
• Coordination of fieldwork in Morocco.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Knowledge of sustainability science concepts

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Scientific writing and publishing

Ausbildung

Master Degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

University of Kassel, Faculty of Organic Agriculture Science

Organisation/Company: University of Kassel, Faculty of Organic Agriculture Science

Department: Social-Ecological Interactions in Agricultural Systems

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Other; Environmental science » Natural resources management

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 24 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 26

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

Part-time position with 65% of the working hours of a full-time employee. This is a fixed term-position until 30.09.2029, subject to the authorisation of funds, corresponding to §2 Abs. 2 WissZeitVG.

FOR5903 is a DFG Research Unit with a wide interdisciplinary and international scope, covering diverse dimensions of global urbanisation processes under the novel framework of “Sustainable Rurbanity”. In this project, a doctoral position is available addressing “Effects of tree-based agriculture on ecosystem services supply, distribution, and access in a rurban environment”. The position cannot be shared. Main work location is Witzenhausen, with extended fieldwork in Morocco for several months per year. Fitness for service in the subtropics is mandatory.

Tasks

• Characterization and mapping of social-ecological systems archetypes of tree-based agriculture
• Quantification of ecosystem services and disservices supplied by different tree-based agriculture configurations
• Analysis of distribution, access, and governance of ecosystem services through focus group discussions
• Coordination of and participation in fieldwork in Morocco
• Participation in seminars, workshops, and international conferences to present research results

Research Field

Environmental science » Natural resources management

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Completed university degree in agriculture, forestry, geography, environmental social sciences, or related field, available by the recruitment date
• Fluency in English (proven by TOEFL of at least 80 points, IELTS, or equivalent)
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative participatory research methods
• Knowledge of sustainability science concepts (e.g., ecosystem services, cultural landscapes, social-ecological systems) and land-use sciences
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Experience with scientific writing and publishing