[AgMIP] PhD Positon University of Bonn/Africa Rice - Wetlands Africa - Yield gaps - Crop modelling

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PhD position (Crop Science / Modelling) in Tanzania/Uganda

(University of Bonn, Germany )

The Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation at the Agricultural
Faculty of the University of Bonn seeks a PhD student for an
interdisciplinary research project "Wetlands in East Africa: Reconciling
future food production with environmental protection""She/he will conduct
field trials in collaboration with other partners of the project to
determine and model yield gaps in rice and maize. 

 

The PhD candidate must have a competitive MSc degree in agronomy or a
closely related field. Skills in agronomy, statistics and mathematics must
be well above average. Experiences in field experimentation and applied crop
modelling are important. Knowledge in computer programming will be an
advantage. 

The candidate will be jointly supervised by the Department of Plant
Nutrition in the Tropics and Subtropics at Bonn University and Africa Rice.
She/he will be based in Bonn and is expected to stay extended times in
Tanzania and Uganda for managing field trials and data collection.
Willingness to integrate into a multi-disciplinary research team and a high
level of self-motivation are essential requirements. A high command of
English is indispensable as the PhD student is expected to publish in
scientific journals. Basic communication skills in German would be an
additional asset for international candidates.   

The 3-year position is available immediately. The financial remuneration is
a stipend corresponding to the German salary level TV-L 13 (60%). The
application deadline is February 18, 2015.  Please send your applications
(CV, certificates, and one-page motivation letter) as PDF files to Prof. Dr.
Langensiepen (Email: applications2 at langensiepen.net) 

 

 

University of Bonn
Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation
Division Plant Nutrition 



Karlrobert-Kreiten-Str. 13
D-53115 Bonn, Germany
Tel: (+49) 228 73-2851
Fax: (+49) 228 73-2489

 

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