PhD Position – Functional-Structural Plant Modelling

TN Germany; Jülich; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking research project focused on crop rotations and their impact on wheat growth. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading institutions and contribute to innovative research. You will extend a functional-structural plant model to analyze pre-crop effects, presenting your findings at conferences. Enjoy a vibrant international work environment with excellent support for your doctoral studies, including training and networking opportunities. Be part of a team that actively shapes the future of agricultural research.

Leistungen

30 days of annual leave

Attendance at conferences

Further scientific training

International Advisory Service

Collaborative working atmosphere

Exceptional research infrastructure

Qualifikationen

• Masters degree required in relevant fields.
• Strong skills in mathematical modelling and scientific computation.

Aufgaben

• Set up functional-structural plant model for specific soil situations.
• Analyze simulation results and publish findings.

Kenntnisse

Mathematical modelling

Scientific computation

Plant and soil sciences

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Masters degree in bioengineering

Masters degree in environmental sciences

Masters degree in applied mathematics

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09.05.2025

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23.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your Job:

The work will be part of the BMBF project “Rhizosphere processes and yield decline in wheat crop rotations (RhizoWheat)” in collaboration with University of Kiel, the Institute of Sugar Beet Research and the Julius-Kühn-Institut, Institute for Epidemiology and Pathogen Diagnostics. The RhizoWheat project will investigate the effect of different pre-crops in crop rotations on wheat growth and performance. Simulation modelling will be used for an in-depth mechanistic analysis of pre-crop effects and to extrapolate pivotal research findings depicted within the models for future climate scenarios. You will be responsible to extend and parameterise the functional-structural plant model CPlantBox to support crop modelling with relevant root traits and functions. Your Tasks in Detail:

• Setting up the functional-structural plant model for specific soil and pre-crop situations
  
• Parameterization of this model based on experimental data from the consortium, including root data from both greenhouse and field observations
  
• Postprocessing and Analysis of simulation results
  
• Present and publish results at national and international conferences and peer reviewed journals

Your Profile:

• Masters degree in bioengineering, environmental sciences or applied mathematics
  
• Knowledge of plant and soil sciences
  
• Mathematical modelling skills
  
• Experience in scientific computation
  
• 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

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:

• 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
  
• 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
  

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“).