[AgMIP] PhD Position Rapeseed GxE interaction

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Dear list members,

we offer a PhD position in a rapeseed GxE modelling study conducted in 
Germany. Further details are given below.

Kind regards,
Matthias Langensiepen


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PhD position (Crop Science / Modelling) in Germany
(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 “Prediction and Modeling of Hybrid 
Performance and Yield Gain in Oilseed Rape by Systems Biology".

She/he will contribute to this project by developing/improving crop 
models for characterizing genotype x environment interactions (GxE) in 
rapeseed. Main emphasis of the work is on modelling using experimental 
data for model calibration and validation provided by seed industry 
partners with whom the candidate is expected to closely interact.

The PhD candidate must have a competitive MSc degree in agonomy or a 
closely related field. Skills in crop growth-physiology, plant-breedig, 
statistics and mathematics must be well above average. Experience in 
applied crop modelling is important. Knowledge in computer programming 
will be an advantage.

The candidate will be based in Bonn and is expected to interact with 
other members of the research consortium. Willingness to integrate into 
a multi-disciplininary team and a high level of self-motivation are 
essential requirements. A high command of English is indispensible as 
the PhD student is expected to publish in scientific journals. Basic 
communication skills in German would be an additional advantage for 
international candidates.

The candidate will be jointly supervised by the Department of Crop 
Science (Prof. F Ewert. Email: frank.ewert at uni-bonn.de) and Department 
of Plant Nutrition (Prof. M. Langensiepen. Email: mlang at uni-bonn.de).
The 3-year position is available immediately. The financial remuneration 
is a stipend corresponding to the German salary level TV-L 13 (75%). The 
application deadline is March 11, 2015. Please send your applications 
(CV, certificates, and one-page motivation letter) as PDF files to Prof. 
Dr. Langensiepen (Email:applications3 at langensiepen.net)

Print file of this advertisement:
http://www.langensiepen.net/PhDPositionRapeseedGbyE.pdf


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Prof. Dr. Matthias Langensiepen
Plant Nutrition in the Tropics and Subtropics
Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Bonn
Karlrobert-Kreiten-Strasse 13
53115 Bonn
Germany

Web: www.ipe.uni-bonn.de, www.langensiepen.net
Email: matthias at langensiepen.net