Postdoc in Sustainable Controlled-Environment Horticulture

European Plant Science Organisation; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 66,035 - 93,973; Full time

Job summary

European Plant Science Organisation in Germany seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance a strategic research program in controlled environment horticulture.

You will design and run experiments with sensors and imaging, apply process-based modelling and MATLAB, and publish in international journals while helping secure funding. The role includes supervising students and contributing to group strategy.

Qualifications

• a PhD in horticultural sciences, controlled environment agriculture, plant physiology, biosystems engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in sustainable and resource-efficient controlled environment horticultural production systems
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research
• Experience in designing and conducting experiments under controlled environmental conditions
• Experience with process-based modelling and scientific programming (preferably MATLAB); familiarity with sensor technologies is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral

Responsibilities

• Building an independent research portfolio aligned with the research strategy of the group
• Designing and conducting experiments in controlled environment horticulture using advanced sensors and imaging
• Investigating plant responses to environmental conditions and resource management in CEA
• Developing and applying process-based approaches for analysing, predicting and optimising crop performance and RUE
• Integrating experimental, physiological and environmental data for improved understanding of crop production systems
• Analysing and interpreting crop, environmental and production system data
• Scientific publication in international peer-reviewed journals
• Acquisition of national and international third-party funding
• Supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students
• Contribution to the scientific coordination and strategic development of the research group

Skills

Process-based modelling

Scientific programming (MATLAB)

Independent research

Sensor technologies

English communication

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in horticultural sciences or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

European Plant Science Organisation in Germany seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance a strategic research program in controlled environment horticulture.

You will design and run experiments with sensors and imaging, apply process-based modelling and MATLAB, and publish in international journals while helping secure funding. The role includes supervising students and contributing to group strategy.