W2-Professorship for Economics of controlled cropping systems (temporary)
Published on: 24.07.2024
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Institute of Food and Resource Economics (ILR) of the Faculty of Agriculture (LWF) of the University of Bonn is seeking to fill the following position at the earliest possible date
Professorship (W2 temporary) Economics of controlled cropping systems
Institute of Food and Resource Economics (ILR)
Deadline:
15.08.2024
Starting date:
Earliest possible date
Information on the Transdisciplinary Research Field :
Candidates should have an innovative research profile in the empirical and model-based analysis of controlled cultivation systems in horticulture and agriculture as well as in the field of corresponding marketing strategies. The methodological and content-related focus should be on the economic cost-benefit analysis and the sustainability of technological innovation processes (e.g. AI-supported systems and robotics) in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The professorship integrates economic technology assessment with empirical and experimental approaches to the analysis of consumer behavior and technology acceptance.
The professorship contributes to deepening research on technology-based solutions for the sustainable transformation of agricultural and food systems as a focus of the LWF and the Transdisciplinary Research Area 6, "Sustainable Futures". In particular, new lines of research are to be developed at the interface between horticulture, agriculture and consumer research.
In addition to teaching in the context of the above-mentioned research areas, in the medium term contributions to the focus areas 'Agribusiness' and 'Market Research' of the English-language degree course 'Agricultural and Food Economics' (AFECO) are desired.
Participation in interdisciplinary third-party funded and collaborative research proposals is expected. The professorship is advertised for a limited period of five years.
The recruitment requirements are based on § 36 HG NRW.
Applications with the usual documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, list of publications, research and teaching concept of one page each, copies of university certificates and diplomas) are requested in English by August 15th 2024.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn stands for diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university and has a dual career service. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and particularly support their careers. It thus expressly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Applications are handled in accordance with the national equal opportunities law. Applications from suitable candidates with verified severe disabilities and persons with an equivalent status are also particularly welcome.
