PhD Position in Bio-Economic Modeling: The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) is inviting applications for a PhD position under the BMEL-funded project HUMAX. This project focuses on optimizing carbon sequestration, energy yield, and the production of food and renewable raw materials through the study of agroforestry systems, agrivoltaic systems, and viticulture.
PhD Position in Bio-Economic Modeling of Innovative Agricultural Systems
Designation
PhD Researcher in Bio-Economic Modeling (F/M/D)
Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Bio-Economic Modeling of Agricultural Systems |
| Location | Müncheberg, Germany (with additional research stations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue) |
| Eligibility | Completed Master’s degree in Agricultural or Environmental Economics or related field |
| Experience | Bio-economic modeling and optimization techniques (GAMS) preferred |
| Language Skills | Excellent English communication; basic German reading skills required |
| Position Type | Temporary, part-time (65%) – 26 hours per week |
| Duration | 42 months, starting from May 2025 |
Description
The successful candidate will be involved in:
- Collecting data on agricultural production systems including Biochar, Agri-PV, and Agroforestry.
- Applying and further developing the bio-economic farm model MODAM.
- Conducting integrated economic and ecosystem service analyses.
- Analyzing the potential of new production systems regionally.
- Developing policy recommendations through scenario analysis.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the online application portal or through email. Required documents include a motivation letter, CV, proof of qualification, certificates, and full transcripts. The reference number 13-2025 should be indicated in the application.
For email applications, documents must be in a single PDF file (max. 5 MB). Word documents and unpacked archives (zip, rar, etc.) cannot be processed.
For any queries, please contact:
- Dr. Peter Zander
- Email: Peter.Zander@zalf.de
- Phone: +49 (0) 33432/82 214
Last Date to Apply
The application deadline is 20 March 2025.
Note: Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be favored.
