Postdoc Position in Ecosystem Modelling: The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) invites applications for a full-time Postdoc position focused on ecosystem modelling within the Research Platform “Data Analysis and Simulation.” This role contributes to the development of a next-generation operational climate service for agriculture as part of the Copernicus Climate Change Agriculture Service.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
Research Area:
Ecosystem Modelling and Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
Location:
Müncheberg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in crop science, computational environmental science, or a closely related field with a focus on agricultural systems
- Solid knowledge of crop modelling and/or data-driven approaches for agricultural decision support
- Robust experience with Python
- Proven experience in managing and analysing large climate or environmental datasets
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
Job Description:
- Integrate Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) emission data with crop modelling for Mediterranean agriculture
- Assess climate-smart fertilization and multi-stress adaptation strategies
- Evaluate feasibility and define integration pathways for Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) applications
- Support the C3S Agriculture Micro-site and Mediterranean Demonstrator with agronomic insights and data
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application preferably online. For email applications, create a single PDF document (max. 5 MB) containing a CV, proof of qualifications, and certificates, referencing the job number 68-2025.
Applications should be sent to: personal@zalf.de
Last Date to Apply:
November 21, 2025
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei at +49 (0) 33432/82-334.
