Аспирантская позиция по ГИС моделированию в Германии
Добавлено: 05 июн 2012, 18:39
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Мы ищем хорошего аспиранта с навыками SWAT и ГИС моделирования для работы по проекту в Германии и написанию диссертации. В идеале, хотелось бы найти потенциального аспиранта из стран бывшего СССР с хорошим знанием английского языка.
С уважением,
Александр.
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO, http://www.iamo.de) is looking for a doctoral student within the multidisciplinary project "Economic and natural potentials of agricultural production and carbon trade-offs in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia [EPIKUR]". EPIKUR aims to estimate agricultural production potentials by combing spatially explicit crop growth models, land use allocation models, and farm-level efficiency analyses. EPIKUR is strongly connected to its partners from the study region and to international universities and research institutes.
The doctoral candidate is expected to complete a dissertation of high scientific quality and policy impact. The successful candidate will use different crop growth models for spatially assessing current and for projecting future crop yields under scenarios of climate and technological changes.
Required qualifications and experience:
Outstanding Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Sciences, Crop and/or Soil Science, Physical Geography, Applied Computer Sciences, or related disciplines
Strong interest in plant-based agricultural production modeling
Knowledge of geographic information systems
Advanced knowledge of statistical methods; programming skills (e.g. C++, Java, Python) are an asset
Very good skills in oral and written English,
Skills in the Russian language and knowledge of the study region are an additional asset
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Terms of offer The position is internationally recruited and the appointment will be for a period of three years, renewable depending on research performance. The successful candidate will be awarded a scholarship, according to the guidelines for the promotion of stays of visiting academics at IAMO.
Applications Qualified applicants are encouraged to send us their application documents, which should include a cover letter illustrating the suitability for the position and a detailed curriculum vitae. IAMO is an equal opportunity employer. Female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications of disabled persons will be preferred in cases of equal qualification. IAMO offers an international and cooperative working environment with an excellent infrastructure.
Applications should be sent via email to Dr. Daniel Müller (mueller@iamo.de) with the subject line “EPIKUR doctoral student application”. Application expenses will not be reimbursed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be considered until July 15th, 2012 or until the positions are filled. Preferably starting date is September 2012.
About IAMO
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) is a leading international center of expertise for the scientific analysis of agricultural development in transition economies. IAMO offers a stimulating research environment in an international, ambitious, and multidisciplinary team. The institute is located in Halle (Saale), an old city with a vibrant research and student environment. The city is very well connected to major railway lines and to the airport Leipzig/Halle.
Мы ищем хорошего аспиранта с навыками SWAT и ГИС моделирования для работы по проекту в Германии и написанию диссертации. В идеале, хотелось бы найти потенциального аспиранта из стран бывшего СССР с хорошим знанием английского языка.
С уважением,
Александр.
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO, http://www.iamo.de) is looking for a doctoral student within the multidisciplinary project "Economic and natural potentials of agricultural production and carbon trade-offs in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia [EPIKUR]". EPIKUR aims to estimate agricultural production potentials by combing spatially explicit crop growth models, land use allocation models, and farm-level efficiency analyses. EPIKUR is strongly connected to its partners from the study region and to international universities and research institutes.
The doctoral candidate is expected to complete a dissertation of high scientific quality and policy impact. The successful candidate will use different crop growth models for spatially assessing current and for projecting future crop yields under scenarios of climate and technological changes.
Required qualifications and experience:
Outstanding Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Sciences, Crop and/or Soil Science, Physical Geography, Applied Computer Sciences, or related disciplines
Strong interest in plant-based agricultural production modeling
Knowledge of geographic information systems
Advanced knowledge of statistical methods; programming skills (e.g. C++, Java, Python) are an asset
Very good skills in oral and written English,
Skills in the Russian language and knowledge of the study region are an additional asset
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Terms of offer The position is internationally recruited and the appointment will be for a period of three years, renewable depending on research performance. The successful candidate will be awarded a scholarship, according to the guidelines for the promotion of stays of visiting academics at IAMO.
Applications Qualified applicants are encouraged to send us their application documents, which should include a cover letter illustrating the suitability for the position and a detailed curriculum vitae. IAMO is an equal opportunity employer. Female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications of disabled persons will be preferred in cases of equal qualification. IAMO offers an international and cooperative working environment with an excellent infrastructure.
Applications should be sent via email to Dr. Daniel Müller (mueller@iamo.de) with the subject line “EPIKUR doctoral student application”. Application expenses will not be reimbursed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be considered until July 15th, 2012 or until the positions are filled. Preferably starting date is September 2012.
About IAMO
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) is a leading international center of expertise for the scientific analysis of agricultural development in transition economies. IAMO offers a stimulating research environment in an international, ambitious, and multidisciplinary team. The institute is located in Halle (Saale), an old city with a vibrant research and student environment. The city is very well connected to major railway lines and to the airport Leipzig/Halle.