We are offering a
PhD Position - Agrogeophysics for Sustainable Soil Management under Climate Extremes
The Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Agrosphere (IBG-3) conducts research to improve our understanding of hydrological and biogeochemical processes in terrestrial systems. Its research contributes to the sustainable and resource-conserving use of soil and water. Within the working group ‘Multiscale Geophysics of soil-plant systems’, we develop and apply hydrogeophysical methods to enhance the characterization of the critical zone including aquifers, peatlands, permafrost soils and agricultural fields. One of our main foci is to enhance the resolution of small-scale heterogeneity related to the soil-plant system.
Institute issuing the offer: IBG-3
Your Job:
This PhD project will be part of the Green ERA-Hub project AGROSOIL-Agrogeophysics for Sustainable Soil Management under climate extremes. With project partners in Ireland and Uruguay the project aims to examine the effects of various agricultural practices, like fertilizer use and irrigation, on cereal crops, focusing on subsoil`s role in water and nutrient availability and crop resilience, especially under extreme weather conditions. High-resolution subsoil characterization using electromagnetic induction (EMI), electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and ground penetrating radar (GPR) will be combined with soil sensors systems and UAVs with multispectral cameras.
Your tasks in detail:
Your Profile:
Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your induction.
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:
For further information visit our website https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/ibg/ibg-3/research-groups/environmental-processes-and-technologies/multiscale-geophysics-of-soil-plant-systems
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. The salary is in line with pay group 13 (75%) of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). In addition, an annual special payment is granted (“Christmas payment”), which amounts to 60 % of the monthly salary. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed
Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
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