*PhD position*
The Animal Ecology lab at the Institute of Landscape Ecology, University
of Münster (Germany), invites applications for a
*
**PhD position in crop system research, agricultural ecology or plant
ecology
German salary scale for the public sector TV-L E13 (65% of a full-time
position)*
The position is available from May 2, 2017, and is a fixed-term position
for a period of three years. The research will be conducted as part of
the new EU-funded project (Horizon 2020) “DIVERSify - Designing
Innovative plant teams for Ecosystem Resilience and agricultural
Sustainability”.
The core aim of the project is to study alternatives to monocultures in
European farming systems and to test options to create mixtures of
different crop- and non-crop species. The successful applicant will
perform experimental work in agricultural fields to understand
mechanisms promoting positive plant-plant and plant-environment
interactions. Measurements will include yield and its components, plant,
vegetation and soil parameters, and multitrophic interactions in crop
fields. In addition, the successful applicant will perform research on
improving plant teams and testing novel combinations of crops.
Applicants should have a master’s degree in agricultural sciences,
ecology, biodiversity or related disciplines. A strong background in
practical agriculture, experimental design and plant ecology is
required. Knowledge of statistical software packages (such as “R”) is a
further prerequisite. Excellent knowledge of the English language and of
scientific writing in English will be required.
The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to increasing the proportion of women in academics.
Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female
candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will
be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal
possibilities. We also welcome applications from candidates with severe
disabilities. Disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be
preferentially considered, although some restrictions due to necessary
agricultural field work may apply.
Applications should be written in English and compiled into a single PDF
file. The application should include a cover letter (including the date
on which the applicant could start the position), curriculum vitae,
publication list, copies of university degrees, the names and e-mail
addresses of at least two academic referees, as well as a brief (max. 1
page) statement about past and future research interests.
Application material should be submitted no later than February 24, 2017
preferably as a single PDF file attached to a single email with the
subject line “PhD in crop system research”, to: *[email protected].*
<mailto:[email protected].>
For any questions please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherber
([email protected]) <mailto:[email protected]%29>at the
Institute of Landscape Ecology, Heisenbergstr. 2, 48149 Münster, Germany.
