ATSAF Job News - 07-2008

1. University of Hohenheim, Research Scientist – Agroecologist, Cropping Systems Agronomist

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Position vacant – Research Scientist – Agroecologist, Cropping Systems Agronomist

Job Profile

Location : University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

Department: Agroecology of the Tropics and Subtropics

Position: 75%

Tenure: 3 years, extension of the term possible

Salary Range: Wage group: 13 TV-L; Gross salary: Euro 26.000.- – 38.000.-

Application Close: 15th April 2008

The team of the department of Agroecology of the Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology of the Tropics and Subtropics is seeking a highly motivated scientist to initiate innovative field and greenhouse based systems research that leads to understanding the impact of land-use change on species, biodiversity and related ecosystem functions and – services. The person will also contribute to develop agricultural systems that enhances profitability whilst maximizing efficiency of resource use, and minimizing environmental impacts. The appointee will be responsible for planning, conducting, analysing and publishing research.

This position involves close co-operation with scientists of the Institute. A PhD in agronomy/

biology or related discipline with knowledge of tropical/subtropical cropping systems is required.

Main Responsibilities

- Initiate innovative and targeted field/greenhouse based research leading to improvements in land-use planning and crop management that enhances/maintains biodiversity/ecosystem services.

- Collaborate and liaise with other scientists involved in tropical crop management and land-use planning research.

- Raise additional funding to set up an own working group.

- Teach and supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students.

- Communicate results to the public and international science community through publications and conferences.

- Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

- Preparedness to participate in field-/greenhouse work and to travel abroad.

- Demonstrate good English and German communication skills (both written and verbal) and be able to maintain collaborate relationship with external researcher.

- Proven ability to publish results of research.

- Experience to initiate, plan, organize and conduct innovative systems research.

- Demonstrated ability in data management and statistical analysis of data.

- Ability to work independently and to manage a research project and show effective team leadership.

Application incl. an motivation letter, a CV including the names of two referees should be send to Prof. Dr. Joachim Sauerborn, University of Hohenheim, Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology in the Tropics and Subtropics), 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.