Research Associate at the Professorship Agro-Ecological Modeling
Published on: 04.12.2024
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 professorship of Agro-Ecological Modeling at the Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation is inviting applications for a
Research associate (50%)
starting as soon as possible. This is a part-time (50%) position for a maximum of 1 year in a project (until December 2025). Alternatively, a shorter contract time with a higher proportion of working time can be agreed (up to 6 months with 100%). An option to extend the contract is being sought.
Professorship Agro-Ecological Modeling
The position is part of the interdisciplinary European research project EarthBridge - Building Bridges between Earth Observation and Environmental Sciences (January 2023 – December 2025). EarthBridge brings together four leading universities from Germany, Italy and Czech Republic in a collaborative effort to leverage the potential of Earth Observation (EO) data for advancing environmental and biodiversity monitoring, modelling and assessment.
Deadline:
12.01.2025
Reference number:
3.2/2024/77
Working time model:
full time or part time
Starting date:
earliest possible date
Duration:
one year or less, depending on the chosen working time model
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
aecomod@uni-bonn.de
(in English)
Application documents:
- your CV,
- letter of motivation highlighting your interest in this position,
- certificates (incl. Master/Diploma/PhD thesis),
- your preferred percentage of working time and duration of the contract
Your tasks
- Collate and (pre)process openly available EO data for various study regions and assess their applicability for biodiversity modeling,
- Analyze existing biodiversity and EO data,
- Collaborate and coordinate with project partners,
- Prepare for and participate in project meetings and interdisciplinary workshops,
- Publish findings in international journals,
- Contribute to an international summer school and e-learning material,
- Assist in the writing of project reports,
- Option to assist in fieldwork campaigns.
We offer
- Opportunity to collaborate with multiple partners with a diverse expertise,
- Work in an international environment,
- Company pension scheme (VBL),
- Numerous offers of university sports,
- Very good public transport connections due to the central location in Bonn as well as the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities,
- Remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.
Your profile
- Very good university degree (master’s or doctorate) in environmental or geospatial sciences, landscape ecology, physical geography, remote sensing or related fields,
- Proficiency in geodata analysis (preferably in R or Python),
- Keen interest in inter- and transdisciplinary environmental research,
- Very good oral and written English language skills,
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment,
- Willingness to travel to other project partners in Prague, Bologna and Dresden.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
